Saudade (2012)
“My eyes are imprisoned/ Weeping with great longing”. Soèdade (saudade) — “longing” or “yearning” — is a Portuguese word that does not have a precise translation in English. It has been described as a “…vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist…”
Director: Jean-Claude Rousseau
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: October 25, 2012
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saudade about?
- “My eyes are imprisoned/ Weeping with great longing”. Soèdade (saudade) — “longing” or “yearning” — is a Portuguese word that does not have a precise translation in English. It has been described as a “…vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist…”
- Who directed Saudade?
- Saudade was directed by Jean-Claude Rousseau.
- How long is Saudade?
- Saudade has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- Where was Saudade produced?
- Saudade was produced in France.