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Retalhos da Vida de Um Médico (1962)
This 93 minute black and white Portuguese drama, also called The County Doctor, was based on the book by Fernando Namora. It tells several different stories about a doctor and his life’s work. It was directed by Jorge Brum do … Continue reading
Manoel de Oliveira (n. Dec. 11, 1908)
Manoel Cândido Pinto de Oliveira is the oldest film director in the world. He has been active in Portuguese films since 1931. Throughout his career he has been a director, editor, screenwriter, producer, sound technician, actor, and cinematographer. He was … Continue reading
César Guerra Leal
César Guerra Leal (1927-) is a Portuguese director and producer. He has 17 credited titles as a producer from 1957 to 1985, and 16 as a director. He was married to Clélia Pereira Lopes. His films were mostly documentary shorts … Continue reading
Ala-Arriba! (1942)
Ala-Arriba! directed by José Leitão de Barros is a documentary/fictional romance set in the small Portuguese fishing village of Povoa de Varzim. It stars actual fishermen from the village as themselves to provide a realistic perspective. The film has a … Continue reading
Teresa Villaverde
Teresa Villaverde Cabral is a Portuguese actress, writer, director, and cinematographer. She was born in Lisbon, Portugal May 18, 1966. Some of her better known movies include Os Mutantes (1998), Três Irmãos (1994), Transe (2006), and Agua e Sal (2001). … Continue reading
Acto de Primavera (1963)
Acto de Primavera also known as the Passion of Jesus was first released in France April 10, 1963. It is a story about the people in a small town called Curalha that follow the traditions of the 16th text of … Continue reading
Branca de Neve (2000)
This Portuguese film adaptation of Robert Walser’s ‘Schneewittchen’ was directed by João César Monteiro. Branca de Neve or Snow White shows only a black screen with just text, a couple of brief images, and voice over. When this film was … Continue reading
The History of Early Portuguese Cinema
Portuguese cinema started with the invention of the cinematic medium and has grown as movies and films have spread around the world. Several Portuguese actors and actresses have gained international acclaim through their talent and dedication to their profession. Just … Continue reading