Os Olhos Do Meu Amor (2019)

Os Olhos Do Meu Amor (2019) poster

Every four years, the residents of Campo Maior, in Portugal’s arid Alentejo region, reinvent their village: each street is lavishly decorated with paper flowers, painstakingly handmade in the months before being put on display. Rui Silveira films this tradition in his birthplace, taking us on a trip out of time. Capturing the smallest details, he conveys the patience and skill that go into a beautiful ephemeral art that brings the community’s spirit to life; meanwhile, questions related to rurality and exile keep cropping up in the conversations. The fragility of the paper flowers, threatened as much by the weather as by souvenir-hungry tourists, is a window on an ages-old world struggling to protect its integrity.

Director: Rui Silveira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Cinematography: Rui Silveira, Mariana Veloso
Editing: Rui Silveira
Country: Canada, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Os Olhos Do Meu Amor about?
Every four years, the residents of Campo Maior, in Portugal’s arid Alentejo region, reinvent their village: each street is lavishly decorated with paper flowers, painstakingly handmade in the months before being put on display. Rui Silveira films this tradition in his birthplace, taking us on a trip out of time. Capturing the smallest details, he conveys the patience and skill that go into a beautiful ephemeral art that brings the community’s spirit to life; meanwhile, questions related to rurality and exile keep cropping up in the conversations. The fragility of the paper flowers, threatened as much by the weather as by souvenir-hungry tourists, is a window on an ages-old world struggling to protect its integrity.
Who directed Os Olhos Do Meu Amor?
Os Olhos Do Meu Amor was directed by Rui Silveira.
How long is Os Olhos Do Meu Amor?
Os Olhos Do Meu Amor has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Os Olhos Do Meu Amor?
Os Olhos Do Meu Amor is a Documentary film.
Where was Os Olhos Do Meu Amor produced?
Os Olhos Do Meu Amor was produced in Canada, Portugal.