Saramago masterfully created the worst nightmare of any politician: the majority casts blank votes, in a protest that leads to a state of emergency. The population's disillusionment with all parties renders the democratic system useless, and the work explores how easily this could be achieved and how devastating the consequences could be... Technical details: Companhia do Chapitô. Based on the novel by José Saramago. Directed by José C. Garcia; featuring Jorge Cruz, Pedro da Silva, Susana Nunes and Tiago Viegas.