Verde por Fora, Vermelho por Dentro (1980)

In Portugal, a middle-aged businessman pursues an ambitious plan: to create a banana plantation and boost the nation's economy. Balancing his free-market beliefs with the difficulties left by a past revolution, he encounters repeated obstacles. These setbacks ultimately lead him to a near-fatal experience. The film examines ambition, determination, and the conflict between personal aspirations and the realities of society. The protagonist’s journey includes both successes and disappointments as he navigates post-revolutionary Portugal. His unexpected brush with death prompts reflection on life's fragility and the future for this determined entrepreneur in a changing world.