The film, which opened last May in the Director’s Fortnight in Cannes, introduces us to João, the only employee that we can see in Morais Key Cutting shop. He is also the son of the owner and he doesn’t hesitate about leaving the shop and following his heart’s whispers to spend coin after coin in the slot of a Love Machine. Marta of the Hills is a Fine Art Student who brings an unusual request. The key that João duplicates for her opens more than a single door.
SONG OF LOVE AND HEALTH WINS AWARD FOR BEST PORTUGUESE FILM AT VILA DO CONDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 12.07.2009
SONG OF LOVE AND HEALTH, João Nicolau’s latest short, won the award for Best Portuguese Film at the 17th edition of Vila do Conde Short Film Festival, that was held between the 4th and 12th July. The prize was given by the international jury, composed by valter hugo mãe, Marco Martins, Carlos Reviriego, Maike Mia Hohne and Olivier Père.