Paraíso Perdido (1995)
Cristina is twenty years old. Her father was declared missing in action during the war in Angola many years before. One day in church the girl meets a man about fifty years old who tries various times, unsuccessfully, to make the sign of the cross. The man is called Cristovão. A few days later the two meet again. The man offers to help her look for her father. A relationship based on memories and confessions is formed between them. But soon they each return to their own solitude.
Director: Alberto Seixas Santos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Maria de Medeiros - Cristina Pratas
- Rui Mendes - Cristovão
- Manuela de Freitas - Inês
- Carlos Daniel - Helder
- Filipe Ferrer - Orlando
- Luís Santos - Velho Retornado
- Mário Sargedas - Abel Caldeira
- Luís Mata - Retornado
- Rui Luís - Coffee Shop Owner
- José Manuel Mendes - Antunes
Screenplay
- António Cabrita (Screenplay)
- Alberto Seixas Santos (Screenplay)
Music: Carlos Zíngaro
Cinematography: João Rocha
Editing: José Nascimento
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paraíso Perdido about?
- Cristina is twenty years old. Her father was declared missing in action during the war in Angola many years before. One day in church the girl meets a man about fifty years old who tries various times, unsuccessfully, to make the sign of the cross. The man is called Cristovão. A few days later the two meet again. The man offers to help her look for her father. A relationship based on memories and confessions is formed between them. But soon they each return to their own solitude.
- Who directed Paraíso Perdido?
- Paraíso Perdido was directed by Alberto Seixas Santos.
- Who stars in Paraíso Perdido?
- Paraíso Perdido stars Maria de Medeiros, Rui Mendes, Manuela de Freitas, Carlos Daniel, Filipe Ferrer, Luís Santos.
- How long is Paraíso Perdido?
- Paraíso Perdido has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Paraíso Perdido?
- Paraíso Perdido is a Drama film.
- Where was Paraíso Perdido produced?
- Paraíso Perdido was produced in Portugal.