Tabu
“Aurora had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Mount Tabu…”
Where to watch Tabu in South Africa
Tabu is streaming on MUBI in South Africa. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About Tabu
Tabu is a 2012 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Miguel Gomes, starring Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral and Ana Moreira. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 177 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tabu in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Tabu trailer
Overview
Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
Top cast
Teresa Madruga
Pilar
Laura Soveral
Aurora
Ana Moreira
Young Aurora
Henrique Espírito Santo
Gian Luca Ventura
Carloto Cotta
Young Gian Luca Ventura
Isabel Cardoso
Santa
Ivo Müller
Aurora's Husband
Manuel Mesquita
Mário
Telmo Churro
Intrepid Explorer
Miguel Gomes
Narrator (voice)
Hortêncílio Aquina
Porter #1
Américo Mota
Porter #2
Valentim Hortêncílio
Porter #3
Artur Januário
Porter #4
Mariana Ricardo
Explorer's Wife / Aurora's Friend
Maya Kosa
Polish Young Woman
Vítor Manuel
Guide
Cândido Ferreira
Painter
Maria José Ricardo
Literacy Teacher
Joana da Cunha Ferreira
Pilar's Friend #1
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tabu in South Africa?+
In South Africa, you can stream Tabu on MUBI.
Is Tabu on Netflix?+
Tabu is not on Netflix in South Africa right now, but you can stream it on MUBI.
How long is Tabu?+
Tabu has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in Tabu?+
Tabu stars Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira, Henrique Espírito Santo and Carloto Cotta.
When did Tabu come out?+
Tabu is a 2012 movie directed by Miguel Gomes.
What genre is Tabu?+
Tabu is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Tabu?+
Tabu was directed by Miguel Gomes.
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