Porto Santo (1997)
Two lonely travelers, a navigator and a photographic reporter meet on the island of Porto Santo
A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
Director: Vicente Jorge Silva
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 8, 1997
Cast
- Leonor Silveira - Fanny
- Ana Zanatti - Maria
- Beatriz Batarda - Mariana
- Carlos Martins Medeiros - João, the Navigator
- José Eduardo - Old man
- João Didelet - Tourist
- Luísa Barbosa - Tourist
- António Cara D'Anjo - Police officer
- António Plácido - Police officer
- Alexandre Melo - Aircraft commander
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mário de Carvalho
Editing: Francisco Villa-Lobos , Vicente Jorge Silva
Country: France, Portugal
Language: English, Deutsch, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Vicente Jorge Silva
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Porto Santo about?
- A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
- Who directed Porto Santo?
- Porto Santo was directed by Vicente Jorge Silva.
- Who stars in Porto Santo?
- Porto Santo stars Leonor Silveira, Ana Zanatti, Beatriz Batarda, Carlos Martins Medeiros, José Eduardo, João Didelet.
- How long is Porto Santo?
- Porto Santo has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Porto Santo?
- Porto Santo is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Porto Santo produced?
- Porto Santo was produced in France, Portugal.