A Portuguese Film

A Portuguese Film

2011•1h 44m

Documentary

A documentary about the world of portuguese cinema, with interviews with some critics and directors.

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Production

Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Manuel Mozos

Manuel Mozos

Himself

Rita Azevedo Gomes

Rita Azevedo Gomes

Herself

Gabriel Abrantes

Gabriel Abrantes

Himself

João Pedro Rodrigues

João Pedro Rodrigues

Himself

João Rui Guerra da Mata

João Rui Guerra da Mata

Himself

João Salaviza

João Salaviza

Himself

João Lopes

Himself

António-Pedro Vasconcelos

António-Pedro Vasconcelos

Himself

Luís Miguel Oliveira

Himself

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