Name: Washed Up
Genre: Short, Crime
Released: 2015-10-05
Duration: 5 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Bruno Krieger, Lucas Sampaio, Camil Rosa

Portuguese-language cinema, spanning Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone regions, focuses on history, cultural identity, and the struggles of ordinary people, often framed with poetic or allegorical storytelling. In Portugal, cinema has emphasized meditative pacing and philosophical depth, reflecting on memory and tradition. In Brazil, it has often been politically charged and socially vibrant, highlighting inequality and resilience while experimenting with popular and avant-garde forms.

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The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Bruno Krieger, Lucas Sampaio, and Camil Rosa in Washed Up (2015)

Lucas Sampaio and Camil Rosa in Washed Up (2015)

Bruno Krieger and Lucas Sampaio in Washed Up (2015)

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