Main course 1,100 escudos. To the delight of Lisbon cineastes, its independent cinemas are now competing fiercely to offer non-mainstream films. Though it's in Russian with only Portuguese subtitles, its magic definitely isn't in the minimal dialogue. Strange Habits' This is yet another imaginative season from Geniuzastare, who have emerged as the most dynamic cinema programmers in town. Last up is Jim Jarmusch's 'Dead Man'.
All films are in English unless otherwise indicated.
She may be politically incorrect but Barbie's indisputably the world's most famous doll. The blonde is here in all her girly glory, in the form of almost 300 dolls and accessories from a private collection in the care of the Toy Museum in Sintra. The pieces are arranged chronologically and by themes. And if Barbie is not your cup of tea, the museum's collections of model cars and toy soldiers make the place as much a draw for nostalgic adults as for children. Tellingly, many kids make a beeline for the computer games on the first floor.