Madrugada Suja

Fiction · RTP1 · 2026

A political thriller about corruption, power, and memory

Filipe, a municipal architect known for his idealism and commitment to environmental causes, is the only person who can stop the construction of a luxury real estate development in a protected area. Maria Rodrigues, a young prosecutor, is pursuing a lead in a high-level financial corruption case. At the same time, the reopening of a closed case, in which she was the victim, forces her to confront the deep and painful trauma of a night that took place 15 years ago. As she takes the investigation into her own hands, she struggles with the hazy memories of the rape and hit-and-run. Filipe is one of the main suspects, but was it really him?

Cast

With Rafael Morais, Victoria Guerra, Gonçalo Waddington e José Pimentão

Director Sebastião Salgado reviews the script with actors Rafael Morais and Victoria Guerra during rehearsals for the series Madrugada Suja.

The crew films a scene with actor Rafael Morais during the production of the series Madrugada Suja.

Director Sebastião Salgado directs actors Rafael Morais and Victoria Guerra during a rehearsal for the series Madrugada Suja.

Credits

Directed by Sebastião Salgado
Assistant directors Nuno Cibrão, Raquel Teixeira
Screenplay Diogo Ferreira, Isabel Pestana
Freely inspired by the novel Madrugada Suja by Miguel Sousa Tavares

Cinematography Ricardo Prates, Pedro Patrocínio
Sound Pedro Melo, Tiago Raposinho, Paulo Lima

Editing Cláudia Silvestre
Colour grading Nuno Garcia
Visual effects IRMALUCIA VISUAL EFFECTS
Original score Dado Villa-Lobos

Production design Artur Pinheiro, Maria Guiomar
Costume design Patrícia Doria
Hair and makeup Claudia Fonseca, Teresa Dias