Deportado (2012)
The forced repatriation of Azorean migrants from the US has resulted in tragic consequences for the deportees and their families. Leaving the islands at a young age, and raised in the US, they remember little of the Azores upon their return. Separated from loved ones and barely speaking Portuguese, their struggle leaves them disconsolate. Lost in faraway memories, the deportees come to abide in an open sky prison of abandoned hopes.
Director: Nathalie Mansoux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: October 1, 2012
Cinematography: João Pedro Plácido
Editing: Justine Lemahieu
Production: Terratreme
Country: France, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deportado about?
- The forced repatriation of Azorean migrants from the US has resulted in tragic consequences for the deportees and their families. Leaving the islands at a young age, and raised in the US, they remember little of the Azores upon their return. Separated from loved ones and barely speaking Portuguese, their struggle leaves them disconsolate. Lost in faraway memories, the deportees come to abide in an open sky prison of abandoned hopes.
- Who directed Deportado?
- Deportado was directed by Nathalie Mansoux.
- How long is Deportado?
- Deportado has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Deportado?
- Deportado is a Documentary film.
- Where was Deportado produced?
- Deportado was produced in France, Portugal.