O Banqueiro Anarquista (1981)

Part of the medium-length films for TV Lisboa Sociedade Anónima, O Banqueiro Anarquista is a fine example of what a fabulous script (by Pessoa), exuberant set design, attentive camera work, and an actor (Santos Manuel) at his most daring and accomplished can achieve. The result is a cynically entertaining film, markedly representative of the First Republic, where for almost an hour the viewer is delighted (and unsettled, of course) by the fallacies of a script to which Santos Manuel gives the weight of a body and a voice, that is, he brings it to life. The Anarchist Banker is a brilliant satire on political discourse, of unfailing intelligence and ferocity.

Director: Eduardo Geada
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carlos Seixas
Cinematography: Manuel Costa e Silva
Editing: Manuela Gorjão, João Carlos Gorjão
Production: RTP
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Eduardo Geada

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Banqueiro Anarquista about?
Part of the medium-length films for TV Lisboa Sociedade Anónima, O Banqueiro Anarquista is a fine example of what a fabulous script (by Pessoa), exuberant set design, attentive camera work, and an actor (Santos Manuel) at his most daring and accomplished can achieve. The result is a cynically entertaining film, markedly representative of the First Republic, where for almost an hour the viewer is delighted (and unsettled, of course) by the fallacies of a script to which Santos Manuel gives the weight of a body and a voice, that is, he brings it to life. The Anarchist Banker is a brilliant satire on political discourse, of unfailing intelligence and ferocity.
Who directed O Banqueiro Anarquista?
O Banqueiro Anarquista was directed by Eduardo Geada.
Who stars in O Banqueiro Anarquista?
O Banqueiro Anarquista stars João Carlos Gorjão, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Manuel Marcelino.
How long is O Banqueiro Anarquista?
O Banqueiro Anarquista has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
Where was O Banqueiro Anarquista produced?
O Banqueiro Anarquista was produced in Portugal.