Saint George(EUFF 2017)

Drowning in debt, unemployed boxer Jorge is on the verge of losing his young son and his Brazilian wife. He is one of shocking amounts of Portuguese families and companies unable to repay their loans in the time of European troika bailout measures. Jorge needs to pay off his debts and convince his unhappy wife to not leave Portugal to make a living. Due to his intimidating physique, Jorge must reluctantly accept a job with a collection agency, which drags him into a world of violence and crime. The film features a strong performance by the main actor, Nuno Lopes, who won the award for Best Actor in the category Orizzonti at the Venice Film Festival last September.