A Portuguese Farewell (1986)
In Africa, during the colonial war, a patrol is lost in the bush and a soldier dies in operation. Twelve years later, in Portugal, the soldier family meets in peace.
Director: João Botelho
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 16, 1986
Cast
- Maria Cabral - Laura
- Isabel de Castro - Piedade
- Fernando Heitor - Alexandre
- Ruy Furtado - Raul
- Cristina Hauser - Rosa
- João Perry - Jorge
- Henrique Viana - Editor
- Diogo Dória - Soldier
- António Reis
- Luís Lucas - Soldier
Screenplay
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Leandro Ferreira, João Botelho
Production: Produções OFF, Instituto Português do Cinema (IPC), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Portuguese Farewell about?
- In Africa, during the colonial war, a patrol is lost in the bush and a soldier dies in operation. Twelve years later, in Portugal, the soldier family meets in peace.
- Who directed A Portuguese Farewell?
- A Portuguese Farewell was directed by João Botelho.
- Who stars in A Portuguese Farewell?
- A Portuguese Farewell stars Maria Cabral, Isabel de Castro, Fernando Heitor, Ruy Furtado, Cristina Hauser, João Perry.
- How long is A Portuguese Farewell?
- A Portuguese Farewell has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is A Portuguese Farewell?
- A Portuguese Farewell is a Drama film.
- Where was A Portuguese Farewell produced?
- A Portuguese Farewell was produced in Portugal.