Life Is Beautiful (1982)
Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
Director: Luís Galvão Teles
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Music
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 19, 1982
Cast
- Canto e Castro - Comandante Orlando Câmara
- Helena Isabel - Flora
- João Lagarto - Sócio da Súcia
- Nicolau Breyner - Hipólito do Ó
- Vítor Norte - Luís da Silveira
- Virgílio Castelo - Teodoro Galã
- Margarida Carpinteiro - Ifigénia
- Rui Mendes - Ex-Carbonário
- Henrique Viana - Magalhães
- Io Appolloni - Françoise-Marie
Screenplay
- Luís Galvão Teles (Screenplay)
Editing: Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Luís Galvão Teles
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Is Beautiful about?
- Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
- Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
- Who stars in Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful stars Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel, João Lagarto, Nicolau Breyner, Vítor Norte, Virgílio Castelo.
- How long is Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful is a Comedy, Crime, Music film.
- Where was Life Is Beautiful produced?
- Life Is Beautiful was produced in Portugal.