# 1618 (2023)

> Inquisition-era Portugal becomes the backdrop for a desperate Jewish family's attempt to survive persecution and find a path to freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/579096

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Luís Ismael
- Cast: Pedro Laginha, Paulo Manso, Francisco Beatriz, Catarina Lacerda, Mafalda Banquart, Hugo Olim, Ivo Bastos, Heitor Lourenço
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13307400/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, tense, intimate, historical film night, reflective viewing

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