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.

We had seen the original format of "SOUNDMIXSHOW" in the Netherlands and the quality of the singers was exceptional. When we started pre-producing our version in 1993, we wondered if there were singers in Portugal as good as the Dutch contestants. On the first day of auditions, we were all nervous... until the first candidate arrived. She chose a Whitney Houston song and as soon as she started singing... all our doubts disappeared. RAIN OF STARS was going to be a success... and it was!

"Chasing Life" is an action-comedy that follows Alex, a humble, 25-year old young man who, on the same day he discovers he has a terminal illness, is abandoned by his girlfriend. Desolate, he decides to end his life by poisoning himself. However, he receives the news that his medical tests were mistakenly swapped and that he is in perfect health. To complicate matters, his girlfriend decides to come back. Now, the last thing Alex wants is to die... but he has only four and a half hours to find the antidote.

The premiere of the Portuguese adaptation, made by D&D for RTP, of the British 'game show "THE WEAKEST LINK" marked television in Portugal in the 2000s. It was in 2002 that Júlia Pinheiro popularized the phrase: "You are the weakest link. Goodbye!"... A phrase that spread throughout the country, even reaching parliamentary debates.

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.

What if we could combine a game show with fiction, performed by some of the most renowned Portuguese actors? The answer was CLUEDO, adapted from the famous board game of the same name, where the actors had a blast inventing, along with the writers, a thousand and one ways to be murdered...

"PASSO LA PAROLA" combined the knowledge of grandmothers, parents' expertise, and children's irreverence into a unique game presented by Nicolau Breyner.

The RTP competition, based on an Italian format, tested the contestants through a series of fun challenges for the whole family.

We took, ‘Joking Apart’ an original by Steven Moffat (Coupling, Doctor Who), and gave it a Portuguese twist, creating a comedy that follows the romantic misadventures of Mário (Miguel Guilherme) as he pursues his greatest goal in life: to win back the great love of his life, his ex-wife Marta (Rita Blanco).

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.

We produced the film "ESTORVO," based on the novel of the same name by Chico Buarque (one of the most famous brasilian musicians).

This film was part of the official competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival in 2000. It won the Grande Prêmio BR do Cinema Brasileiro and other awards for its cinematography, music, and direction. It premiered in 2000 in theaters in Argentina, Portugal, and Brazil.

For a year, we travelled across Portugal from north to south to reveal the most beautiful and lesser-known places in the country through this game of clues. In an era when drones were still science fiction, we showcased the aerial beauty of Portugal to the Portuguese for the first time. Through the eyes of the host, Catarina Furtado, we invited the audience to join us on a journey to explore castles, palaces, beaches, gardens, and all the treasures worth discovering and sharing with others.

The sitcom "Singles" depicts the adventures and misadventures of a unique group of friends determined to leave their single status behind at all costs.

After 'Chuva de Estrelas' and 'Caça ao Tesouro', we worked again with Catarina Furtado on 'Uma Noite de Sonho'. We searched for talents, from magic to classical music, from ballet to fado, and gave them a stage and even an orchestra. 'Uma Noite de Sonho' forced us to make an extraordinary effort in production... all so that our artists could have the night they had always dreamed of, a dream night.

Using various animation techniques and visual effects, we have created a film that quickly showcases the scale and mission of SUMOL + COMPAL.

Presented by Fernando Mendes and Rute Marques, the RTP New Year's Eve Gala - "AT LAST 2004" - features great musical guests This was a program that seamlessly intertwined spectacle and humour surprisingly and unexpectedly.

In 2010, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Republic in Portugal, we created a video mapping spectacle called "THE CITIZENS' SQUARE." From the mythical arrival of Ulysses in Lisbon to the recent restoration of the Praça do Comércio, we narrated 1,000 years of history about what is today the most famous square in Lisbon.

Documentary about the life of one of Portugal's most charismatic actors and comedians.

This is the story of the Cordeiro family: Vítor, Tina, and Américo, who, due to various circumstances, find themselves forced to share the same house. Vítor Cordeiro, a nouveau riche, suddenly finds himself in poverty due to his "schemes" and a disastrous night at the casino. When the court decides that he is "no longer the owner of his assets," Vítor and his wife Tina are forced to move into the abandoned house of Vítor's great-aunt. From here, we follow Vítor's attempts to be rich again.

At the invitation of the Presidency of the Republic, D&D, in co-production with Praça das Flores, organized the programming for the Expo on June 10, 1998.

There were 56 shows and 22 performances, in addition to children's entertainment, involving over 1500 national or Portuguese-speaking artists.

The event featured top bands, jazz groups, classical music, fado, world music, and folk and ethnographic groups, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display, showcasing the diversity and quality of national artistic production.

All performances were filmed and broadcast live on various Expo screens, with D&D Audiovisuais in charge of the audiovisual project.

It was 14 consecutive hours of entertainment, making it a memorable day!

CHAMPIONS CLUB is a sitcom that metaphorically represents Portugal at the end of the 1990s: brimming with optimism but struggling with 'making do'... and low-quality football. The series follows a group of characters who play for, cheer on, and support the country's most amateur and hapless team.

We arrived in Rome in the summer of 1995 and entered the legendary CineCittà to film the craziest television program we had ever been involved in: Luna Park. Next to Studio 5 (the iconic studio where Fellini filmed), we camped for four months, creating a busy air bridge between Lisbon and Rome to bring dozens of Portuguese contestants and artists every week. This program was a format of RAI Uno.

Sílvia Alberto and her guests discussed, laughed, and were moved by 13 characters and themes that marked the History and Politics of Portugal. Who were the 13 Portuguese heroes, the 13 villains, the most beautiful 13 love stories, the worst 13 Portuguese flaws...

"JOSHUA BENOLIEL, BEDOUIN PHOTOGRAPHER" is a documentary about the life and photographic legacy of the man who is considered the father of Portuguese photojournalism.

José Figueiras and Marina de Santiago brought the good mood to the SIC screens with a program where, apart from conversations with various guests, they gave viewers the opportunity to win prizes through phone-in games.

After our experience in Rome producing Luna Park, it was time for a team from RAI Uno to come to Portugal to coproduce Numero Uno with us, a talent show aimed at finding the best of the best in various professions.

We produced a gala for RTP to celebrate the arrival of 2005, with Fernando Mendes and Isabel Angelino as hosts. The special featured hilarious comedy sketches, starring Rita Blanco and Nicolau Breyner, among others. Additionally, the program was enhanced by musical performances from beloved artists such as Romana, Cristina Branco, Emanuel, and Marco Paulo.

AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT is a TV movie that blends film noir and comedy genres. The story begins with three longtime friends in their thirties, Tó (André Gago), Alberto (Alberto Faria), and Paulo (Lourenço Henriques), who, after a lively dinner, decide to follow Tó's suggestion—a married medical sales representative—and go to a nightclub in Spain near the border with Portugal. Alberto suffers a heart attack. The nightclub owners prevent them from calling an ambulance, and the friends leave with Alberto's lifeless body in the car's trunk. Still in Spain, they stop at a gas station, and the car gets stolen.

A mix of comedy show and reality TV, "THE WORST DRIVER EVER" hosted by Portuguese comedian, Bruno Nogueira, was an adaptation of the British format "BRITAIN'S WORST DRIVER" The show brought together the 13 worst drivers in Portugal (oddly enough, all licensed) to try to train them—with some laughs along the way—and ensure that when they returned to the roads, they would be less dangerous to other drivers and, of course, to themselves!

A film chronicling the 40-year history of one of the country's most prestigious law firms, while also looking towards its future.

The host, Pedro Ribeiro, travelled extensively throughout the country to engage with young football players. His questions were insightful and well-crafted, but the responses truly inspired hope for the younger generation.

Film that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the EDP Half Marathon, one of the most important races of its kind in Europe. To this end, interviews were conducted with various figures connected to this major sporting event.

A series of 18 films about the Mediterranean Diet: a journey through the palates of Southern Europe and North Africa, all connected by the common thread of the Mediterranean diet. These films feature delicious recipes inspired by a simple yet varied cuisine that has gained worldwide recognition. Meant to be savoured slowly, with pleasure.

KEEPING UP WITH APPEARANCES premiered on the BBC and quickly became a success. Would it be possible to adapt such a quintessentially British sitcom for Portugal? And where could we find an actress to portray the indescribable and so British Hyacinth Bucket? Catarina Avelar took on the role and gave it a Portuguese twist.

Launched in 1999, "RI-TE, RI-TE" was the first major success of a new channel at the time, TVI. This comedy program combined jokes, candid camera and dance. With a live audience and a jury voting on the best jokes and antics brought to the stage by contestants, the show provided moments of pure entertainment and unforgettable laughter.

A comedy game show presented by José Pedro Gomes, broadcast in 1994. Two teams competed by telling jokes randomly. The audience was the jury, and for the first time in Portugal, a direct voting system was created for the stands: viewers voted "live" and the voting evolution was transmitted on a screen in the studio.

Is it a sitcom? A talk show? Or perhaps an interview program? "THE JIKA OF LAPA" is an innovative adaptation of the "KUMARS AT No. 42" format, blending multiple TV genres. The fictional part tells the story of a wealthy Angolan family, based in Portugal for 30 years. The youngest member, in his early twenties, believes his destiny is to become a "TV Mogul." This is where the crossover between comedy series and interview space begins. Guests include nationally renowned public figures such as artists, politicians, economists, and footballers.

The birth of Benfica TV saw significant contributions from D&D, which produced a variety of programs, including the documentary series "VICTORIES & HERITAGE". They also created the factual Tv shows "CHEERLEADERS", "SLB STARS", and "SUPPORTERS LIKE US", along with the quiz show THE BIGGEST BENFICA FAN". Additionally, we were responsible for producing the prestigious "Cosme Damião Awards" galas.

"LAUGHTER, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE" was a humour contest where three contestants competed by telling jokes. Each participant had the opportunity to showcase their comedic skills, trying to elicit laughs from the audience and impress the judges. At the end of each episode, the judges would vote and decide which contestant was the best joke-teller, crowning them the winner.

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.

A captivating film that employs 3D technology to recreate a diver's discovery of the submerged wreckage of a Portuguese ship from the Age of Exploration.

"MYTHS, DREAMS, AND REALITIES" is an animated film that compares the myths that existed, the dream of discovery, and the realities encountered by Portuguese navigators.

It was an honour for us to bring the contents of the Portugal Pavilion at EXPO 98 to life through the production of three films: "MYTHS, DREAMS AND REALITIES", "THE VOYAGE", and "AQUARAMA".

The challenge was to create three areas of content that would surprise the thousands of visitors to the Portugal Pavilion, coming from all parts of the world. We opted to recreate – through CGI – the fantastical, magical realism, and tragic reality that surrounded Portuguese navigators in the 15th-16th centuries.

The Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião is dedicated to the rich history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, the city of Lisbon, and the world. We have produced over 700 films for the museum's permanent exhibition, using video pieces to narrate the club's story through interactive installations. This immersive journey through 120 years of history is brought to life with engaging images and sound.

The big names that marked Portuguese sport over the last five decades passed through the stage of the Coliseum to honor the 50th anniversary of the newspaper Record, in a grand gala broadcast live by SIC with production by D&D Audiovisuais.

100 years of history in 1000 seconds. This was the starting point when we began working on producing "THE EAGLE'S FLIGHT" for the Cosme Damião Museum. A 3D animation film that tells the story of Benfica football club through a virtual flight over the city of Lisbon.

We were responsible for setting up the entire audiovisual operation and producing content for the gala, which aims to recognize the achievements of various individuals associated with the Benfica football club.

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.

Hosted by Catarina Furtado, the Lusofonia Gala brought together some of the most notable artists from the Portuguese-speaking world.

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.

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Mário and Rita have been living together for five years, in a stable but worn-out relationship. On their way home, they meet a strange man on the train who confesses to having assaulted his wife during a heated argument. Rita becomes increasingly obsessed, convinced that he killed his wife and will eventually kill them too. Trapped in her paranoia, she builds a wall of terror that distances her from reality, leaving Mário powerless to help her.

Virgílio meets Carmen, a beautiful woman, and tries to understand why she almost committed suicide. Determined to help her, he takes her to the south of the country. What he doesn't know is that two mobsters are following her.

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.

Film about one of the most beautiful marathons in the world.

Film about the EDP Half Marathon, the most important in the country.

Journey through the world of Benfica fans. This is a program created by and for Benfica supporters.

A film that shows what is considered the best football academy in the world. A journey behind the scenes of this centre, which not only creates football players but also focuses on creating good citizens.

A factual TV show featuring the top athletes of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, offering a comprehensive portrait of each player. It provides an in-depth look at their lives on and off the field.

Who are the Benfica Cheerleaders? What do they do in their free time? This is the premise of this program.

"LEARN AND EVOLVE" is a learning program from the Jerónimo Martins group that aims to provide its employees with the opportunity to finish high school. This series shows some of these people and how the program affected their lives.

"EUREKA!" is a series dedicated to sharing experiences of young people entering the job market, ambitious individuals, entrepreneurs, and those who never gave up on pursuing their dreams.

"THE BIGGEST BENFICA FAN" is a quiz show dedicated to the Benfica football club. Hosted by João Malheiro, the objective of this program is to determine the ultimate Benfica supporter—the person who knows the most about their beloved club. To achieve this, contestants must overcome various challenges that test their knowledge about Benfica.

We produced a series of short films about fast, sustainable, innovative, and economical mobility.

After the success of our production of the Dutch format "SOUNDMIXSHOW," we thought, why not create a program focused on discovering actors? The idea was to find new talent to perform scenes from famous movies like Top Gun, Terminator, Silence of the Lambs, as well as plays by Tennessee Williams and Shakespeare. This involved an incredible effort in building sets, designing costumes, and creating props for each of the competitors.

Over the course of two years, we followed the construction of VdA's new headquarters. The result is a film that tells the story of the new offices from the architectural design project to the arrival of the lawyers at their new workplace.

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".

"VOLUNTEERS" presents 13 compelling stories involving 26 individuals whose lives were profoundly transformed by the bonds they formed with one another.

Spanning a wide range of areas, from supporting those facing social exclusion and assisting people with disabilities, to helping the homeless and accompanying immigrants and individuals with terminal illnesses, each episode of "VOLUNTEERS" reveals the significant impact that generous and consistent help can have on the lives of those who feel they have no way out of their unique challenges.