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Once the ‘heroin capital of Europe’, Portugal decriminalised drugs twenty years ago. While local drug networks still operate, the country’s radical approach has made progress in the war on drugs.

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Portugal: The Battle against Covid…

Portugal | 2020

Portugal registered numbers of deaths and infections much lower than those of its neighbouring countries Spain, France and Italy. This documentary takes a look at Portugal's response to the pandemic, and talks to Intensive Care Unit doctors, firefighters, business-owners and photojournalists, demonstrating the complexity of this struggle. We can also witness the emotions that the elderly in confi…

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Diving El Hierro's Submarine Volca…

Portugal | 2016

A team of scientists are investigating the active submarine volcano at El Hierro in the Canary Islands. Using a manned submersible, they have brought unique underwater footage and samples back to the surface.

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Bull Breakers

Portugal | 2012

Bullfighting has long been a male-dominated sport, but a group of women in Portugal are fighting against the tradition. But what's driving this controversial new interest in female bullfighting?

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Legal Fix

Portugal | 2011

After suffering the highest instance of drug-related deaths in all Europe, Portugal took a brave decision and decriminalised all drugs. Ten years on, is it a success story for other nations to follow?

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Little People

Portugal | 2010

Despite a shocking level of ignorance about the condition, there are over 1000 people with Dwarfism in Portugal. This film grants us a unique insight into the life of constant discrimination they face.

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Elvira Fortunato

Portugal | 2010

A report covering the Portuguese team of scientists, headed by Elvira Fortunato, in their development of the 'heads-up' transparent touch-screen technology. Includes great footage of labs, scientists operating a variety of equipment, close-ups of scientific materials and machinery, including 'heads-up' technology.

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