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Category Archives: Portuguese Cinema
Ennui of an upwardly mobile woman – “Era uma vez eu, Verônica” [2012 Brazil]
Pin it!Marcelo Gomes is another talented writer-director from the north of Brazil, and while I’m still discovering his filmography, his latest film, “Era uma vez eu, Verônica” [Eng. Title: Once Upon a Time Was I, Veronica] showcases his credentials as … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil
Tagged Brazil, frontal nudity, groping, Hermila Guedes, Highly Recommended, leg spreading, Marcelo Gomes, Portuguese, public nudity
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A life seen through the sands of time – “Casa de Areia” [2005 Brazil]
Pin it!Andrucha Waddington is among some exciting young directors working in Brazil today, and his 2005 drama “Casa de Areia” [Eng. Title: The House of Sand], one of the most memorable Brazilian films I’ve seen to date. I was mesmerised … Continue reading
Posted in Andrucha Waddington, Brazil
Tagged Andrucha Waddington, Brazil, Fernanda Torres, frontal nudity, Highly Recommended, Portuguese
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Reflections on Portuguese History – ‘Non’, ou A Vã Glória de Mandar [1990 Portugal]
Pin it!Apart from being the most revered director in Portugal, Manoel de Oliveira must surely also be the granddad among all veterans – he started making films in 1931, and is still going strong at the time of writing. That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Manoel de Oliveira, Portugal
Tagged frontal nudity, Manuel de Oliveira, Portugal, Portuguese
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A feverish kiss in the mouth to Recife – “A Febre do Rato” [2011 Brazil]
Pin it!Cláudio Assis is no stranger to controversy – his previous two films, Amarelo Manga and Baixio das Bestas shocked film-goers with its in-your-face imagery and outrageous characterisation. While his latest offering doesn’t exactly fall short in its frankness, “A … Continue reading
“Tabu”, and Paradise Lost in Colonial Africa [2012 Portugal]
Pin it!Rest assured, a lot of us will get to hear about one Miguel Gomes in coming years – an impressive and insightful young director from Portugal. I say so, despite having seen only the latest of his three features … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal
Tagged Ana Moreira, black and white, extramarital affair, frontal nudity, Miguel Gomes, Portugal, Portuguese
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