Aparição

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.

Festivais

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)