Fora da Lei

2006
1h 22m

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The problems of a lesbian couple who challenged the law by trying to get married.

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A same sex couple and a little daughter from a previous marriage, fight together for what they deem to be their right to marry and live together, facing law, housing discrimination, and empl... Read allA same sex couple and a little daughter from a previous marriage, fight together for what they deem to be their right to marry and live together, facing law, housing discrimination, and employment discrimination.A same sex couple and a little daughter from a previous marriage, fight together for what they deem to be their right to marry and live together, facing law, housing discrimination, and employment discrimination.

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Helena Maria Mestre Paixão

Self
(as Helena Paixão)

Teresa Maria Henriques Pires

Self
(as Teresa Pires)

Beatriz

Self - Daughter of Teresa Pires
(uncredited)

Miguel Vale de Almeida

Self - ILGA militant
(uncredited)

Marisa

Self - Daughter of Teresa Pires
(uncredited)

Paulo Côrte Real

Self - ILGA militant
(uncredited)

Luís Grave Rodrigues

Self - Lawyer
(uncredited)

Director
- Leonor Areal
Writers
- Amanda Booth
- Leonor Areal
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The documentary starts at the Civil Registrar's Office the day the couple applied for a marriage license (February 1, 2006) and follows several of their battles, concentrating on the basic needs for employment and a house to live, and the difficult relationship of a little daughter and her grandparents.

Soundtracks
Sinfonia, Alegro
By Carlos Seixas
Interpreted by Norwegian Baroque Orchestra (NBO)
With Ketil Haugsand
Published by EMI-Valentim de Carvalho/Virgin Classics 1995