Letters from War (2016)
In 1971, António Lobo Antunes' life is brutally interrupted when he is drafted into the Portuguese Army to serve as a doctor in one of the worst zones of the Colonial War – the East of Angola. Away from everything dear he writes letters to his wife while he is immersed in an increasingly violent setting. While he moves between several military posts he falls in love for Africa and matures politically. At his side, an entire generation struggles and despairs for the return home. In the uncertainty of war events, only the letters can make him survive.
Director: Ivo M. Ferreira
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Cast
- Miguel Nunes - António
- Margarida Vila-Nova - Maria José
- Ricardo Pereira - Major
- João Pedro Vaz - Capitão
- Simão Cayatte - Alferes Eleutério
- Isac Graça - Cabo Graça
- Francisco Hestnes Ferreira - Cabo Carica
- João Pedro Mamede - Alferes Professor
- Sérgio Sá Cunha - Soldado Alentenjano 1
- Tiago Aldeia - Alferes Ferreira
Screenplay
- Ivo M. Ferreira (Screenplay)
- Edgar Medina (Screenplay)
- António Lobo Antunes
Cinematography: João Ribeiro
Editing: Sandro Aguilar
Production: Foley Walkers Studio, O Som e a Fúria
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
1970s, letter, colonial war
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Letters from War about?
- In 1971, António Lobo Antunes' life is brutally interrupted when he is drafted into the Portuguese Army to serve as a doctor in one of the worst zones of the Colonial War – the East of Angola. Away from everything dear he writes letters to his wife while he is immersed in an increasingly violent setting. While he moves between several military posts he falls in love for Africa and matures politically. At his side, an entire generation struggles and despairs for the return home. In the uncertainty of war events, only the letters can make him survive.
- Who directed Letters from War?
- Letters from War was directed by Ivo M. Ferreira.
- Who stars in Letters from War?
- Letters from War stars Miguel Nunes, Margarida Vila-Nova, Ricardo Pereira, João Pedro Vaz, Simão Cayatte, Isac Graça.
- How long is Letters from War?
- Letters from War has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Letters from War?
- Letters from War is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Letters from War produced?
- Letters from War was produced in Portugal.
- What are the themes of Letters from War?
- The themes of Letters from War include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.