Directed by: Fernando Vendrell
Writers: João Milagre e Fátima Ribeiro
Feature film, 115 min., 2017 / Drama
In the late 1950s, Alberto, a young high school teacher, is assigned to Évora, where he intends to start his career as a writer. He is soon seduced by Sofia, one of three daughters of a local doctor. In his classes, Alberto puts his existential essays to the test, captivating a student, Carolino. When Sofia unexpectedly exchanges him for Carolino, Alberto succumbs to the turmoil of passion and the extremism of his convictions. This film is an adaptation of the homonymous novel by Vergílio Ferreira, a seminal work of Portuguese 20th century literature.
Awards:
Nominated for: 10th Edition of CinEuphoria — João Cachola (Best Supporting Actor), Patrícia Doria (Best Costume Design) and Márcia Lourenço and Sandra Meleiro (Best Hair and Make-up).
Festival Caminhos Cinema Português – Rita Martins (Best Supporting Actress) and Patrícia Doria (Best Costume Design).
Best Portuguese Film — 38º Fantasporto – Oporto International Film Festival
Exhibition:
9º Festin 2018 – Festival de Cinema Itinerante de Língua Portuguesa, Cinema São Jorge (Filme em Competição)
Estreia Comercial – 22 de março (Distribuição NOS)
JAIME FREITAS – Alberto/Vergílio
VICTORIA GUERRA – Sofia
JOÃO CACHOLA – Carolino
RITA MARTINS – Ana
RICARDO AIBÉO – Chico
DINIS GOMES – Alfredo
RUI MORISSON – Dr. Moura
TERESA MADRUGA – Madame
JOÃO LAGARTO – Reitor
INÊS TRINDADE – Cristina
JOÃO VAZ – Sr. Machado
ISAC GRAÇA – Manuel Pateta
CLÁUDIA LÁZARO – Lucrécia
FIGUEIRA CID – Bailote
Director: Fernando Vendrell
Writer: João Milagre, Fátima Ribeiro
Music: Eduardo Raon
Cinematography: Mário Castanheira
Sound: Tiago Raposo
Editing: João Braz
Mixing: Tiago Matos
Production Design: Rui Alves
Costume Design: Patrícia Doria
Hair: Sandra Meleiro
Make-up: Márcia Lourenço
Assistant Director: Ângela Sequeira
Executive Producer: Ana Figueira
Producers: Fernando Vendrell and Luís Alvarães
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