In August 1938, a tragic moment in European history unfolded against the backdrop of Portuguese Salazarism, Italian Fascism, and the Spanish Civil War. Set in this turbulent era, 'Sostiene Pereira' tells the story of Pereira, a meticulous witness reflecting on this crucial month in his life. Whoever recorded his account—with the tightly structured logic of a novel, each chapter beautifully framed by a formula reminiscent of a verbal report—remains unclear. Pereira is a veteran journalist, responsible for the culture section of 'Lisboa,' a mediocre evening newspaper. His character fascinates with his contradictions and his unique way of being "not" heroic. This story is introduced by Andrea Bajani.