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We produce documentaries that offer profound perspectives on the various realities shaping our society. Over the years, we have been dedicated to uncovering stories that capture the essence of personalities, events, and themes defining the history and culture of Portugal.
Among our most notable projects are documentaries about the life and work of iconic figures such as Vasco Santana and the great Eusébio. We explored the achievements and personalities of some of the greatest Portuguese. We traveled along the longest road in Portugal. We have ventured behind the scenes of the largest hospital in the country, revealing the daily lives and challenges faced by healthcare professionals. We addressed sensitive and urgent topics, such as the drama of domestic violence.
The documentaries produced by D&D are crafted not only to inform but also to move and inspire. It is with pride and commitment that we continue to produce documentaries that resonate with audiences and contribute to the preservation of our collective memory.
Portuguese history is full of personalities who, through their actions, thoughts, courage, creativity, and even weaknesses, shaped the country. Often, these notable figures were influenced by a "soulmate" — whether friend or foe, positive or negative — who inspired, completed, and motivated them.
"PORTUGUESE DUOS" is a 13-episode documentary series that tells the stories of these pairs who marked different eras in Portugal, from the medieval period to contemporary times, covering themes such as war, poetry, music, politics, and science. Each episode is a journey between two intertwined and complementary biographies, forming unique chapters narrated with the necessary historical accuracy, but with a touch of irony and lightness.
In 2006, the country came together to select its Greatest Portuguese. To assist in this process, 10 documentaries were created about the 10 historical figures who emerged as finalists after months of voting. Each documentary presented the perspective of advocates for these figures, explaining why their chosen historical figure should be considered the Greatest Portuguese.
For two years, we interviewed about 100 professionals from RTP, historians, journalists, sociologists, artists, and politicians. We watched over 500 hours of film and video archives to tell the story of the Portuguese public television broadcaster, RTP.
Documentary about the life of one of Portugal's most charismatic actors and comedians.
"JOSHUA BENOLIEL, BEDOUIN PHOTOGRAPHER" is a documentary about the life and photographic legacy of the man who is considered the father of Portuguese photojournalism.
A commission for the Portuguese Pavilion at Expo’98 led us to assemble an international team of historians, makeup artists, prop masters, animators, cinematographers, and directors to recreate, using CGI, the story of the Portuguese arrival in Japan during the 16th century. This is the behind-the-scenes of a project that blends art, history, and technology.
This documentary chronicles the daily lives of the guards at the National Museum of Ancient Art, offering a glimpse into those who bridge the gap between the status of the artwork and everyday life. Often invisible, these staff members move silently and discreetly from room to room while visitors focus on the art.
The film portrays the routines of the guards in various exhibition areas, showcasing different generations and their unique connections to the artworks. Additionally, it follows their lives outside the museum walls.
Domestic violence narrated by those who experienced it. In this documentary, three victims of domestic violence give an emotional testimony of the dramatic moments they lived through on what they thought would be their last day alive…
In Lisbon, heroin addicts, in a desperate bid to reclaim their long-lost dignity, decide to try one last solution. They voluntarily join a program that substitutes their drug with daily on-site Methadone intake.
A six-episode documentary series that explores key elements of Portuguese society and culture. The series lifts the curtain on the inner workings of museums, investigates the mummies at the National Museum of Archaeology, and reveals the daily hustle and bustle at one of the country's most important hospitals. Additionally, we embark on a journey along Route 2, a Portuguese Route 66.
This is an intimate documentary about Lisboners who insist on preserving some of the rural country they left decades ago. The stories of green, well-kept gardens planted, against everything and everyone, in the middle of the concrete jungle that is increasingly Lisbon.
In a partnership between Samsung, the Portuguese Olympic Committee, and RTP, six documentaries are being aired featuring some of Portugal's most prominent athletes from the Beijing Olympics.
Each 55-minute documentary portrays these athletes, highlighting the distinct qualities that have led them to become champions through their diverse journeys. Naide Gomes, Joaquim Videira, João Rodrigues, Telma Monteiro, Nelson Évora, and Vanessa Fernandes each embody different facets of the Olympic spirit.
For two years, we researched archives from the north to the south of the country. We conducted more than 300 interviews to produce the most complete history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica in more than 200 episodes of the documentary series "Victories and Heritage".
