The Movement of Things (1985)

The Movement of Things (1985) poster

A picture of daily life punctuated by silence. In a village in the north, the daily routine of three families. Glimpses of Isabel, her eyes turned towards the future; for the others, living is the only meaning of life. The camera freezes moments of life through the movement of things in time, values and silence.

Director: Manuela Serra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Music: José Mário Branco
Cinematography: Gérard Collet
Editing: Manuela Serra, Dominique Rolin
Production: Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Manuela Serra
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Movement of Things about?
A picture of daily life punctuated by silence. In a village in the north, the daily routine of three families. Glimpses of Isabel, her eyes turned towards the future; for the others, living is the only meaning of life. The camera freezes moments of life through the movement of things in time, values and silence.
Who directed The Movement of Things?
The Movement of Things was directed by Manuela Serra.
How long is The Movement of Things?
The Movement of Things has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Movement of Things?
The Movement of Things is a Documentary film.
Where was The Movement of Things produced?
The Movement of Things was produced in Portugal.