Tobis Portuguesa S.A., Film production complex in Lumiar, Portugal
Tobis Portuguesa S.A. is a film production complex in Lumiar featuring studios, laboratory facilities, and administrative buildings. The site includes specialized spaces for sound recording, film processing, and digital video work.
The company was founded in 1932 as Companhia Portuguesa de Filmes Sonoros Tobis Klangfilm and became a key player in Portuguese filmmaking. It operated as a production and post-production center for decades.
The studios were a major center for Portuguese film production between 1933 and 1984, shaping the country's cinema. Visitors can walk through spaces where many celebrated national films were created and developed.
The complex is best explored during daylight hours when you can see the various buildings and specialized spaces clearly. A leisurely walk through the grounds helps you understand how the different departments were organized and connected.
The laboratory building was designed by architect Jacinto Bettencourt with modern horizontal lines and functionally organized spaces. This design approach reflected the industrial aesthetic of its era.
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