The Great Illusion
A Grande Ilusão
“The hate came out of the closet”
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About
Pedro Coelho and the team of 'Grande Reportagem SIC' dive into a long investigation on the Portuguese extreme right-wing political party "Chega!" and to it's leader André Ventura, also passing through the heritage that feeds the extreme right parties in contemporary Europe.
Cast
Pedro Coelho
as Self
André Ventura
as Self
Diogo Pacheco de Amorim
as Self
Júlio Paixão
as Self
Bento Marçal Mestre
as Self
Nelson Dias Silva
as Self
Luís Graça
as Self
Jorge Pires
as Self
Sónia Cardoso
as Self
José Lourenço
as Self
Bruno Gonçalves
as Self
Pedro Perestrelo
as Self
José Pinto Coelho
as Self
Luc Mombito
as Self
Rui Freire
as Self
Jaime Nogueira Pinto
as Self
Manuel Pinho
as Self
Luísa Vaz
as Self
José Cesário
as Self
Marina Costa Lobo
as Self
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
O Ódio Saiu do Armário
The political party that claims to be anti-system came to Parliament in the legislative elections of 2019. The parliamentary stage gave to André Ventura the visibility that the leader of “Chega!” needed to add disgruntled. The rise of the party transformed “Chega!” in a political and social phenomenon that aroused the interest of European counterparts.
Cifrões e Outros Demónios
In the second stop of the journey through the intricacies of the European extreme right parties, we present some of the people who gravitate towards André Ventura.
O Esqueleto Saiu do Armário
In this third part of the 'Grande Reportagem' investigation that takes you to the origin of the European far-right parties, we question the legacy left by the old dictators of Portugal, Spain and Italy.
O Padrinho, a Madrinha e o Vizinho Espanhol
This fourth episode shows the close relationships that André Ventura strives to maintain with Matteo Salvini, Marine Le Pen and Santiago Abascal. The leader of "Chega!" drinks the words and actions of each of the three, trying to replicate behaviors and speeches.
Cifrões e Outros Demónio – 2ª Edição
The fifth and final episode of this reporting series explores the ability of each leadership to find funding to feed the powerful and effective propaganda machines, plunging into the dark universe that fuels the policy of the "National Union", in France, the “Lega”, in Italy, “VOX” in Spain and “Chega!” in Portugal.
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About The Great Illusion
“The hate came out of the closet”
Pedro Coelho and the team of 'Grande Reportagem SIC' dive into a long investigation on the Portuguese extreme right-wing political party "Chega!" and to it's leader André Ventura, also passing through the heritage that feeds the extreme right parties in contemporary Europe. Across 1 season and 5 episodes, originally airing on SIC.
The Great Illusion Cast and Characters
The cast features Pedro Coelho (as Self), André Ventura (as Self), Diogo Pacheco de Amorim (as Self), Júlio Paixão (as Self), and Bento Marçal Mestre (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Great Illusion has built such a passionate audience.
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The Great Illusion flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Great Illusion has 5 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of The Great Illusion?
The main cast includes Pedro Coelho, André Ventura, Diogo Pacheco de Amorim, and Júlio Paixão, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Great Illusion available in Portuguese?
Yes — The Great Illusion was originally produced in Portuguese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Great Illusion released?
The Great Illusion first aired in 2021.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Great Illusion have?
The Great Illusion currently has 1 season and a total of 5 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Great Illusion about?
Pedro Coelho and the team of 'Grande Reportagem SIC' dive into a long investigation on the Portuguese extreme right-wing political party "Chega!" and to it's leader André Ventura, also passing through the heritage that feeds the extreme right parties in contemporary Europe. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is The Great Illusion originally available?
The Great Illusion was originally produced in PT. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original PT audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Great Illusion first released?
The Great Illusion first premiered on January 5, 2021 (2021). The series has since concluded its run.
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