'Damned Summer' DVD Review

'Damned Summer' could be called a documentary on the coming of age. Directed by first time Portuguese director Pedro Cabeleira our story is about a young college graduate by the name of Chico (Pedro Marujo). A young college graduate who continues his hedonistic ways. Chico’s summer begins at home. His grandparents and childhood memories give you a wholesome peaceful attitude. Until the night comes and that’s when all hell breaks loose. Lisbon is a beautiful city during the day and at night the burning passions of the young soul come to life.

Chico was a political science major who is part of a generation that once college is fulfilled they don’t seem to be able to find their place in society. This generation of youths can’t rid themselves of their bohemian lifestyles and cross over into adulthood.  For Chico and his friends nighttime brings another chance to party on psychedelics and get eventually get laid. The drugs of choice are marijuana and MDMA. The alcohol is there to wash down the bile in their mouths.
The techno music and psychedelic lights can be seen and heard through most of the film.  Lisbon is such a beautiful city during the day as well at night. The funny thing about this movie is you can honestly say it is a true to life film on many of our college age youths. Most are graduating with no where to go after graduation.

Pedro Cabeleira was 21 at the time of this filming so who better to know about today’s youth than one of its own. Indiepix Films brings this look at a generation lost to DVD on August 13th, 2019. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This will be an excellent addition to your personal library. So don’t waste any time and pick this one up as soon as you can.