António Camelier

Actor
Producer

Set against the historical backdrop of the 1492 Alhambra Decree, The 2000 Exiled Jewish Children follows the harrowing journey of thousands of Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain and seeking refuge in Portugal. What begins as a promise of temporary asylum quickly descends into persecution, betrayal and tragedy. Families are torn apart, belongings sold for scraps, and hopes for safety shattered. The story centres on the forced deportation of two thousand Jewish children to the island of São Tomé, where they are baptised, separated from their parents, and shipped across the ocean in inhuman conditions. Told through powerful visuals and haunting narration, the film depicts their suffering, resilience, and the silent horror of a forgotten chapter in Portuguese history.

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2000 Kidnapped Jewish Children (2025)

António Camelier (b. January 9, 1988, Lisbon) is a versatile Portuguese actor celebrated for his wide-ranging work across television, theater, and cinema. He gained initial popularity with his role as Gonçalo Pimentel in the hit youth series Morangos com Açúcar (2006), leading to roles in major Portuguese dramas like Lua Vermelha (2009-2010), where he played the vampire Henrique Azevedo, as well as Rainha das Flores (2016), Golpe de Sorte (2019), A Serra (2021), Paixão (2017), Golpe de Sorte (2019), A Serra (2021) or Lua de Mel (2022).

Camelier's cinematic work includes Expatriate, Kuru, O Homem da Gabardine, and À Vida-a short film that earned nine awards at the 48 Hour Film Project festival, including Best Actor.

In theater, he has contributed to a variety of productions spanning genres and styles. Among his performances are Boeing Boeing, Marc Camoletti's classic comedy; the Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound; and the musical Peter Pan on Ice, where he portrayed the iconic Captain Hook.

Dedicated to honing his craft, Camelier has also participated in workshops with prominent instructors such as Sérgio Penna, Marcello Bosschar, Robert Castle, and João Garcia Miguel, further enriching his technique and range.