Articles about RTP
Putting together Broken Spies
A squad of women spies is at the centre of the Portuguese war effort in As Espias (Broken Spies). Creator Pandora da Cunha Telles and director João Maia reveal the secrets behind this period drama that explores Portugal’s unique role between two global enemies.
Five Minutes With… Bruno Gascon
The writer-director behind Irreversível (Irreversible) gives DQ the inside story on this Portuguese crime series, explaining how he was inspired by Nordic noir and why the show pairs a detective with a psychiatrist.
Leading the pack
Matilha (Dogpack) creator Edgar Medina and executive producer Sigurjon Sighvatsson discuss the nature of spin-offs through this seven-part series, which follows the events of Portuguese drama Sul (South) but takes the story – and characters – in a new direction.
Havana good time
Cuba Libre star Beatriz Godinho and writer-director Henrique Oliveira introduce DQ to the larger-than-life true story at the centre of this Portuguese drama about one woman’s infatuation with Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara.
Oh brother
Victoria Guerra, the star of Spanish-Portuguese thriller Agua Seca (Dry Water), introduces the series and reveals why she was drawn to playing a woman who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her brother’s suspicious death.
Going South
Portuguese crime drama Sul (South) places viewers in the sunlit heart of Lisbon through its stunning visuals and atmospheric soundtrack. DQ meets the cast and creative team behind the show.
Showtime plays the long game
US channel Showtime has again shown long-term commitment to its drama series by renewing Homeland for two further seasons, while BBC2 will continue to be the home of lavish French period drama Versailles.