An Immortal Story (1990)
The famous tragedy of Charlemagne and his nephew the Duque of Mantua, in conflict about a murder. The play, six hours long in its complete version, is performed each year in several villages of Saint Thomas Island, an ancient Portuguese colony. The characters, interpreted only by men wearing masks and sumptuous clothes in European style, are transmitted from father to son, and declaim an unalterable text. Several interviews with them lead us to understand the almost sacred function they are representing.
Director: Solveig Nordlund
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Production: Marfilmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Immortal Story about?
- The famous tragedy of Charlemagne and his nephew the Duque of Mantua, in conflict about a murder. The play, six hours long in its complete version, is performed each year in several villages of Saint Thomas Island, an ancient Portuguese colony. The characters, interpreted only by men wearing masks and sumptuous clothes in European style, are transmitted from father to son, and declaim an unalterable text. Several interviews with them lead us to understand the almost sacred function they are representing.
- Who directed An Immortal Story?
- An Immortal Story was directed by Solveig Nordlund.
- How long is An Immortal Story?
- An Immortal Story has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is An Immortal Story?
- An Immortal Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was An Immortal Story produced?
- An Immortal Story was produced in Portugal.