Gebo and the Shadow (2012)
Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 10, 2012
Cast
- Michael Lonsdale - Gebo
- Claudia Cardinale - Doroteia
- Jeanne Moreau - Candidinha
- Leonor Silveira - Sofia
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Chamico
- Ricardo Trêpa - Joao
- Luis Inacio
- Bastien Guio
Screenplay
- Manoel de Oliveira (Screenplay)
- Raul Brandão
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Valérie Loiseleux
Production: O Som e a Fúria
Country: Portugal, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on play or musical, honor, poverty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gebo and the Shadow about?
- Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
- Who directed Gebo and the Shadow?
- Gebo and the Shadow was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
- Who stars in Gebo and the Shadow?
- Gebo and the Shadow stars Michael Lonsdale, Claudia Cardinale, Jeanne Moreau, Leonor Silveira, Luís Miguel Cintra, Ricardo Trêpa.
- How long is Gebo and the Shadow?
- Gebo and the Shadow has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Gebo and the Shadow?
- Gebo and the Shadow is a Drama film.
- Where was Gebo and the Shadow produced?
- Gebo and the Shadow was produced in Portugal, France.
- What are the themes of Gebo and the Shadow?
- The themes of Gebo and the Shadow include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.