Margarida Leitão
Biography
Margarida Leitão studied film in the Lisbon Theatre and Film School (ESTC). As a director made several short fiction films and documentaries that travelled through festivals worldwide and were exhibited on television. The award-winning films “A Ferida” (Wounded) and “Muitos Dias Tem o Mês” (Many days to a Month) had theatrical release. She also works regularly as editor and script supervisor for cinema and television.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A woman decides to film her visits to her grandmother. In the quiet home, the camera captures the unique relation between these two women 50 years apart. With days passing by, the lines between film and life increasingly become blurred.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Margarida Leitão
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.