Lisboa de Hoje e de Amanhã

This documentary highlights the recent population growth in Lisbon and the subsequent development initiatives involving both public and private sectors. It documents over 60 locations, including streets, parks, and schools, that were modernized or newly constructed as part of this effort.

The film presents a grandiloquent narrative and soundtrack, reflecting the propaganda style required by its producer, the Municipal Council of Lisbon. Despite its propagandistic elements, the documentary now holds historical significance as it captures a transformative era in the city's development. Collectors of documentary films or those interested in urban history may find this film particularly insightful as it illustrates Lisbon's evolution in the late 1940s.