Paul Greengrass Brings Medieval England’s Bloody Peasant Revolt to the Screen in ‘A Revolta’

What happened

Time Out Lisboa has published coverage of ‘A Revolta’, a film directed by Paul Greengrass. According to the outlet, the film depicts — with a pronounced sense of realism — a bloody peasant rebellion that took place in England at the end of the 14th century.

The piece appeared on the Lisbon edition of Time Out on 18 September 2026. The source material describes the production as a visceral, fury-and-blood account of medieval insurrection, with Greengrass directing the project.

Why it matters for international residents

Time Out Lisboa is one of the main Portuguese-language reference points for what is showing and what is coming to cinemas, and its film coverage is widely read by English-speaking residents in and around Lisbon who follow the local cultural calendar.

Coverage of an international historical drama in a Lisbon listings outlet is a reminder that Portugal’s cinema scene regularly carries titles from major Anglophone directors, often in their original language with Portuguese subtitles. For residents who prefer to keep up with releases in English, Portuguese cultural media is a useful early indicator of what will reach local screens.

This is cultural and entertainment coverage rather than news affecting residency, taxation or civic services, so its practical impact on international residents is limited to leisure planning.

What to do next

• Follow Time Out Lisboa’s film and series section for updates, premieres and reviews tied to ‘A Revolta’.
• Watch Portuguese cinema listings and streaming catalogues for confirmed screening dates and availability, as no release details for Portugal are included in the source material.
• If you want to catch the film in its original language, check with individual cinemas in Lisbon and other Portuguese cities about original-version (VO) sessions and subtitle options once a release is confirmed.

Sources

• Time Out Lisboa, “‘A Revolta’: fúria e sangue na Inglaterra medieval”, published 18 September 2026: https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/noticias/a-revolta-furia-e-sangue-na-inglaterra-medieval-091826