The Fontainhas Collection

The Fontainhas Collection is a film series by Pedro Costa, centered on the neighborhood of Fontainhas. Spanning from 1997 to 2019, the collection comprises five films that consistently feature recurring characters such as Vanda, Ventura, and Vitalina. The total runtime of the collection is 651 minutes, with a reported budget of zero and revenue of zero. The films within the collection offer a sustained exploration of life in Fontainhas. For example, In Vanda's Room (2001) and Colossal Youth (2006) provide glimpses into the lives of individuals within this community. The five films collectively represent a significant body of work focused on this specific environment and its inhabitants. The collection's films have a combined runtime of 651 minutes across their five installments. These films were released between 1997 and 2019.