"Sitcom O Desempregado"

Abstract

This project consists of a sitcom conception entitled The Unemployed, and his ambition is to be displayed on television, preferably in general channel. It is a situation comedy that will speak about unemployment and tells the story of a man aged 37, unemployed, that therefore sees all that he built, crumbling: his personal and family life. The comedy will be based on the daily struggle and the adventures that will have to beat to recover all his losses. The final submitted result is supported by theoretical review that encompasses what is the humor; the laugh; the history of comedy; and the narrative and structural principles by which sitcoms are governed.

Date of Award	27 May 2016
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Nelson Ribeiro (Supervisor)