Arrow Films

Following on from his exquisite works Horse Money, Colossal Youth, Casa de Lava and Blood, Vitalina Varela is the latest film from Pedro Costa.

Winner of the prestigious 'Best Film' and Best Actress' Awards at the 2019 Locarno Film Festival, and the Silver Hugo Jury Prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, Costa's film follows the titular Vitalina, a woman left behind in Cape Verde when her husband leaves to find work in Portugal. Years later, she finally makes the journey to Lisbon herself but arrives three days after his funeral. Alone and isolated in her late husband's home, Vitalina is determined to persevere and confront the ghosts of the past..

Special Features

• Vitalina Varela (2019) presented from a director-approved HD transfer of the film
• New filmed interview with director Pedro Costa
• Teaser trailers
• Booklet featuring writing on the film
• Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C)
• Original soundtrack in 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo