: The screenplay is a modern adaptation of Euripides' Greek tragedy, Iphigenia in Aulis , transposing ancient themes of sacrifice and familial duty into a sordid, contemporary setting.
: The story follows a provincial family—Nelson, Celeste, and their two daughters—who manage a hostess bar. When a deal with the Russian mafia goes wrong, Nelson is forced into a tragic choice: sacrificing his youngest daughter to settle his debts. Filme pt - 2004 - Noite Escura.avi
: The film was featured in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival . It won the Portuguese Golden Globe (Globos de Ouro) for Best Film and was Portugal's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards. : The screenplay is a modern adaptation of