No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)
Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 12, 1990
Cast
- Luís Miguel Cintra - 2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
- Miguel Guilherme - Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
- Diogo Dória - Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
- Luís Lucas - Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
- Carlos Gomes - Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
- António Sequeira Lopes - Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
- Mateus Lorena - King Sebastian of Portugal
- Lola Forner - Princess Dona Isabel
- Raúl Fraire - King Afonso I of Portugal
- Ruy de Carvalho - Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
Screenplay
- P. Joao Marques
- Manoel de Oliveira (Screenplay)
Music: Alejandro Massó
Cinematography: Elso Roque
Editing: Manoel de Oliveira, Sabine Franel
Production: Gemini Films, Tornasol Media, Madragoa Filmes
Country: France, Portugal, Spain
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
World War Trench Warfare and Sacrifice
Keywords
portugal, warfare, portuguese history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is No, or the Vain Glory of Command about?
- Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.
- Who directed No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
- Who stars in No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Miguel Guilherme, Diogo Dória, Luís Lucas, Carlos Gomes, António Sequeira Lopes.
- How long is No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command is a War, Drama, History film.
- Where was No, or the Vain Glory of Command produced?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command was produced in France, Portugal, Spain.
- What are the themes of No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- The themes of No, or the Vain Glory of Command include: World War Trench Warfare and Sacrifice.