Colossal Youth
2006, Portuguese. Directed by Pedro Costa.
Raise your arm, shout out your freedom
After the Portuguese government demolishes his slum and relocates him to a housing project on the outskirts of Lisbon, 75-year-old Cape Verde immigrant Ventura wanders between his new and old homes, reconnecting with people from his past.
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Colossal Youth is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 November 2006
- Original title
- Juventude Em Marcha
- Country
- Portugal, Switzerland, France
- Written by
- Pedro Costa
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Colossal Youth: quick answers
What should I watch before Colossal Youth?
Watch Ossos (1997) and In Vanda's Room (2001) first.
What comes after Colossal Youth?
Next in the series: Horse Money (2014) and Vitalina Varela (2019).
Is Colossal Youth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Colossal Youth?
Colossal Youth runs 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Does Colossal Youth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Colossal Youth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Colossal Youth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Colossal Youth yet.
Which OTT platform is Colossal Youth on?
Colossal Youth is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Colossal Youth?
If you liked Colossal Youth, try Night Always Comes, In Vanda's Room, Outlaw.
Who directed Colossal Youth?
Colossal Youth (2006) was directed by Pedro Costa and stars Ventura, Vanda Duarte, Beatriz Duarte.