ÉVORA

ÉVORA

THE APPLAUSE OF A LIFETIME

2023•15m•10.0/10

DocumentaryDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

"ÉVORA" follows the story of António Évora, an actor retired due to a health condition. The longing and permanent absence from the stage brings with it a reflection on the times when he was young, the joy of applause and what is to come.

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Production

Lusófona Filmes

Language

PT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

António Évora

António Évora

Self

Luisa Ortigoso

Luisa Ortigoso

Self

Sofia Grillo

Sofia Grillo

Self

Isabel Medina

Isabel Medina

Self

Ana Lopes Gomes

Ana Lopes Gomes

Self

Beto Coville

Beto Coville

Self

Joana Synek

Self

Hugo Nunes

Self

Óscar Cruz

Self

Paulo Vasco

Paulo Vasco

Actor - Parque Mayer

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