Portuguese Films “A Sea of Trash” and “Snu” to Screen in Pakistan
Embassy of Portugal Islamabad Brings Portuguese Cinema to the European Film Festival 2025 in Pakistan
Islamabad – 5 November 2025 (Adnan Hameed) : The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad is set to participate in the European Film Festival (EUFF) 2025, with the screening of two acclaimed Portuguese films “A Sea of Trash” and “Snu” in Islamabad and Karachi.
“A Sea of Trash” (directed by Tânia Paiva, 2019), an inspiring short environmental documentary that follows Portugal’s volunteer initiative “Sea’s Brigade” as they clean 45 kilometers of coastline, raising awareness about marine pollution and the power of community action will be screened in Islamabad on 7–8 November 2025.
The feature film “Snu” (directed by Patrícia Sequeira, 2019) tells the remarkable true story of Snu Abecassis and Francisco Sá Carneiro, a couple who risked everything for love and ideals in post-revolutionary Portugal. This historical drama and romance will be screened in Karachi on 16 November 2025.
The fourth edition of European Film Festival 2025 organized by EU Delegation in Pakistan, celebrates the diversity, creativity, and storytelling traditions of European cinema. Taking place across Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore throughout November, the festival features award-winning films, documentaries, and short features from across Europe. It will be hosted at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad; the Karachi Film School; and the Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore, from 7 to 23 November 2025.
