Blue Apples (2022)

Edila Gaitonde, born in the Azores, was the first Portuguese woman to marry a Goan of Indian origin during the Salazar dictatorship. Her husband was Pundalik Gaitonde, a freedom fighter who fought for Goa’s independence from Portugal. Edila was a fighter, piano teacher, radio presenter, documentary maker. She left us in 2021 at the age of 100, but it is through her that we will learn stories about an unknown Goa and a forgotten Portugal based on her accounts, photographs and dozens of previously unseen super 8mm films.

Director: Ricardo Leite
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Production: Red Desert Films
Country: Portugal
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Apples about?
Edila Gaitonde, born in the Azores, was the first Portuguese woman to marry a Goan of Indian origin during the Salazar dictatorship. Her husband was Pundalik Gaitonde, a freedom fighter who fought for Goa’s independence from Portugal. Edila was a fighter, piano teacher, radio presenter, documentary maker. She left us in 2021 at the age of 100, but it is through her that we will learn stories about an unknown Goa and a forgotten Portugal based on her accounts, photographs and dozens of previously unseen super 8mm films.
Who directed Blue Apples?
Blue Apples was directed by Ricardo Leite.
Who stars in Blue Apples?
Blue Apples stars Edila Gaitonde.
How long is Blue Apples?
Blue Apples has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Blue Apples?
Blue Apples is a Documentary film.
Where was Blue Apples produced?
Blue Apples was produced in Portugal.