Vougas of the Ria de Aveiro

Vougas of the Ria de Aveiro (2025) is a documentary, history film directed by Tomás Viola, Claudia Neto, Pedro Luzia, Mário Costa rated 10.0/10.

“In a meeting between history and the present, this docufiction takes us on a unique journey through the Ria de Aveiro, through the curious eyes of a child who discovers, for the first time, the Vouga Class boats. Guided by an adult, a symbol of the generations that preserve this centuries-old tradition, the child enters a world of memories, knowledge and traditions that resist the test of time. Between workshops and shipyards, conversations with master builders and walks along the waters of the estuary, the story unfolds like a bridge between generations. This docufiction interweaves reality and fiction, testimonies and dramatization, showing how cultural heritage is transmitted, not only through words, but through lived experiences. More than telling the story of the Vougas, this film celebrates those who keep them alive, and those who will one day carry them forward.”

Cast

Mário Ribeiro

Mário

Lucas Loura

Lucas

Delmar Conde

Delmar Conde

João Vilarinho

João Vilarinho

Hélder Ventura

Hélder Ventura