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
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Cast

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.