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Cinema, Manoel de Oliveira and Me

Cinema, Manoel de Oliveira and Me (2016)

Aug 11, 2016 1h 20m Documentary

“An old photograph taken 36 years ago. His hand rests on my shoulder. A blessing, a gift. Then a history of over four decades of friendship, admiration and apprenticeship. A journey into Oliveira’s cinema, his method, his way of filming and his extraordinary cinematic inventions. He lived for over a century, over a century of cinema, cinema in its entirety. For him, and for me too now, documentary and fiction films go hand in hand; it is all about cinema. So I had the audacity to film a magnificent story that Manoel loved but never filmed, one that he left behind as if his hand and eyes were close to God, or among the gods, and he was steering me.” - João Botelho

Directed by João Botelho

Cast

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João Botelho
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João Botelho

as Narrator (voice)

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Mariana Dias

as Rapariga das Luvas Brancas

António Durães
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António Durães

as Pai

Ângela Marques
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Ângela Marques

as Mãe

Maria João Pinho
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Maria João Pinho

as Irmã

Leonor Silveira
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Leonor Silveira

as Dona do Bordel

Marcello Urgeghe
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Marcello Urgeghe

as Cliente

Miguel Nunes
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Miguel Nunes

as Jovem Bonito

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Miguel Lopes Rodrigues

as

Crew

Director
  • João Botelho
Producer
  • Alexandre Oliveira

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Thematic Analysis

Cinema, Manoel de Oliveira and Me represents a fascinating example of Documentary cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on interpersonal relationships and emotional connections. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Director João Botelho brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2016, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Cinema, Manoel de Oliveira and Me took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 80 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 134 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 53 unique compositions.
  • The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The film contains approximately 1032 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 2016, when this film is released:
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: August 11, 2016
  • Runtime: 1h 20m

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