Two Rounds: Mário Soares and the 1986 Presidential Elections&nbsp;[A Duas Voltas: Mário Soares e as Presidenciais de 1986] is a documentary about the 1986 Portuguese presidential elections, directed by Ivan Nunes and Paulo Pena.

It will be broadcast on RTP Notícias from 1 to 5 January at 10:00 p.m.

In five episodes, the documentary series Two Rounds revisits the 1986 presidential elections — the only ones in Portugal’s history to have been decided in a second round. Through previously unseen interviews and archival reporting materials, the series offers a vivid portrait of the most closely contested elections ever held.

A co-production by Laranja Azul and RTP, in partnership with the Centenary Commission of Mário Soares / Mário Soares and Maria Barroso Foundation.

This initiative is part of the programme of events commemorating the Centenary of Mário Soares.

Mário Soares Centenary

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Documentary series on the 1986 presidential elections

Publication based on the exhibition ‘Mário Soares. Portugal, what revolution?’.

The initiative is part of the Mário Soares Centenary programme.

Book ‘Mário Soares. Portugal, what Revolution?’ 

A photographic-documentary exhibition about Mário Soares, at Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras, from April 2025.

The initiative, promoted by the Municipality of Oeiras, is part of the Mário Soares Centenary programme.

Exhibition on Mário Soares in Oeiras

Documentary directed by Graça Castanheira about the correspondence exchanged between Maria Barroso and Mário Soares during the latter's time in prison, deportation and exile.

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Dear Mario’ documentary

As part of the commemorations of the Centenary of Mário Soares, the University of Porto is organising, on 5 December, Friday, at 6:00 p.m., a discussion in the Great Hall of the Rectorate dedicated to the life and career of the former President of the Republic.

Artur Santos Silva, Francisco Assis and Inês Cardoso will take part, sharing their testimonies about Mário Soares. Students from the University of Porto Debating Society will also join the conversation, reflecting on what Mário Soares represents for younger generations.

The session opens with the screening of the RTP documentary Políticos Portugueses – Mário Soares, focused on the period between the founding of the Socialist Party and his election as President of the Republic.

This initiative is part of the broader set of activities promoted by Portuguese universities to mark the Centenary of Mário Soares, which also included the international conference “Mário Soares: a life between centuries”, held last October at the University of Coimbra.

Free admission, subject to room capacity.

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Mário Soares and Contemporary Portugal

A brief biography of Mário Soares, published by Imprensa Nacional.

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Book ‘The Essentials of Mário Soares’

As part of the Centennial celebrations of Mário Soares, the launch of the book&nbsp;O Essencial sobre Mário Soares, by&nbsp;Augusto Santos Silva, will take place on&nbsp;26 November 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the&nbsp;Pavilhão de Portugal – Centro de Exposições. Free admission.

The session will feature the author in conversation with&nbsp;David Castaño, historian, and&nbsp;Duarte Azinheira, executive director of the Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM), reflecting on the political legacy of Mário Soares.

In this concise biographical essay, Augusto Santos Silva offers an introductory reflection on the political significance of Mário Soares, tracing his path of resistance against the dictatorship, his role during and after the 1974 Revolution, and his later responsibilities as Prime Minister and President of the Republic: a synthesis of the many dimensions of one of the founding figures of Portuguese democracy.

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Book Launch - The Essentials on Mário Soares, by Augusto Santos Silva

As part of the centennial celebrations of Maria Barroso, the film&nbsp;Mudar de Vida&nbsp;(1966), directed by Paulo Rocha, will be screened at the Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema, on&nbsp;24 November 2025, at 9:30 PM.

Following the screening, there will be a conversation between filmmaker&nbsp;Cláudia Varejão&nbsp;and critic and researcher&nbsp;Tiago Bartolomeu Costa, moderated by&nbsp;Anabela Mota Ribeiro.

Widely regarded as one of the most significant works of the Portuguese New Cinema,&nbsp;Mudar de Vida&nbsp;is Paulo Rocha’s second feature film.&nbsp;Maria Barroso&nbsp;plays the role of Júlia, one of the leading characters, alongside&nbsp;Geraldo Del Rey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Isabel Ruth. The original score is by&nbsp;Carlos Paredes. The film runs for 93 minutes and is rated for ages 12 and up.

Tickets available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bol.pt/">www.bol.pt</a>

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'Mudar de Vida', by Paulo Rocha, at the Cinemateca

As part of the Centennial celebrations of Mário Soares,&nbsp;ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Universidade Lusófona&nbsp;present another session of the film series&nbsp;“Mário Soares: Images and Words”.

The session will take place on&nbsp;19 November 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the&nbsp;Fernando Lopes Cinema Room, Universidade Lusófona, featuring a screening of the film&nbsp;Casablanca&nbsp;(1942), by&nbsp;Michael Curtiz.

Isabel Soares&nbsp;and&nbsp;João Soares&nbsp;will participate in the session.

Admission is free, subject to room capacity.

Organised by:&nbsp;ISCTE and Universidade Lusófona

In partnership with:&nbsp;Department of Cinema and Media Arts (MA in Film Studies) and Department of Communication Sciences

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