The Metamorphosis of Birds (2021)
Filmmaker Catarina Vasconcelos sifts through the memories of her ancestors. Her naval officer grandfather, Henrique, who married her grandmother, Beatriz, on her 21st birthday, spent extended periods at sea, leaving her with six children. This is the beginning of a generational saga.
Director: Catarina Vasconcelos
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: July 30, 2021
Cast
- Manuel Rosa - Young Jacinto
- João Móra - Young Pedro
- Ana Vasconcelos - Young Beatriz
- Henrique Vasconcelos - Jacinto
- Inês Campos - Young Teresa
- José Manuel Mendes - Old Henrique (voice)
- João Pedro Mamede - Henrique (voice)
- Cláudia Varejão - Beatriz (voice)
- Catarina Vasconcelos - Self
Screenplay
- Catarina Vasconcelos (Screenplay)
Music: Madalena Palmeirim
Cinematography: Paulo Menezes
Editing: Catarina Vasconcelos, Francisco Moreira
Production: Primeira Idade
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metamorphosis of Birds about?
- Filmmaker Catarina Vasconcelos sifts through the memories of her ancestors. Her naval officer grandfather, Henrique, who married her grandmother, Beatriz, on her 21st birthday, spent extended periods at sea, leaving her with six children. This is the beginning of a generational saga.
- Who directed The Metamorphosis of Birds?
- The Metamorphosis of Birds was directed by Catarina Vasconcelos.
- Who stars in The Metamorphosis of Birds?
- The Metamorphosis of Birds stars Manuel Rosa, João Móra, Ana Vasconcelos, Henrique Vasconcelos, Inês Campos, José Manuel Mendes.
- How long is The Metamorphosis of Birds?
- The Metamorphosis of Birds has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Metamorphosis of Birds?
- The Metamorphosis of Birds is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Metamorphosis of Birds produced?
- The Metamorphosis of Birds was produced in Portugal.