By 2005, the original founders had largely moved on. Membership numbers dwindled, and the club’s lease was not renewed. However, the in the formation of the “Lisbon Noir Circle” , an informal network of writers, filmmakers, and musicians who continue to meet in various venues, perpetuating the club’s ethos of “private, yet public‑in‑its‑impact.”
The plot follows a group of four women who rent a luxury villa in Portugal for their summer holidays. The narrative focuses on their interactions with various neighbors—including a voyeuristic neighbor, a young artist, and a local couple—culminating in a large group gathering at the end of the film. MOVIECOVERS Main Cast Members: Cathleen Bullocks Alberto Rey Melinda Rouge Monica White MOVIECOVERS Clarification on the Director It is important to distinguish the director, François Clousot , from other similarly named figures in French cinema: François Clousot club private au portugal 1996 de francois clouzot free