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The 1930s, in a secluded manor house in the Alentejo: the owner’s young daughter is pregnant, but swears she has had no contact with any man, and attributes her state to supernatural intervention. Benilde’s mysterious pregnancy inspires a mixture of wonder and suspicion amongst the guests.
Manoel de Oliveira (1908–2015) was a legendary Portuguese filmmaker whose career spanned over 80 years—from silent cinema to the 21st century. Known for his poetic, philosophical, and highly original style, Oliveira directed acclaimed works such as "Aniki-Bobó", "The Rite of Spring", and "Abraham’s Valley", often blending literature, theatre, and history. Celebrated at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, he received numerous international awards, including the Honorary Palme d’Or. Oliveira remained creatively active well past 100, leaving behind a singular legacy in world cinema.
- O conquistador conquistado – 2012 – Short film
- Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl – 2009
- Belle Toujours – 2006
- Magic Mirror – 2005
- Blind Man’s Bluff – 1994
- Abraham’s Valley – 1993
- Day of Despair – 1992
- The Divine Comedy – 1991
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command – 1990
- The Cannibals – 1988
- My Case – 1986
- The Satin Slipper – 1985
- Lisboa Cultural – 1983 – Short film
- Visit or Memories and Confessions – 1982
- Doomed Love – 1978
- Benilde or the Virgin Mother – 1975
- Past and Present – 1972
- Romance de Vila do Conde – 1968 – Short film
- Rite of Spring – 1963
- A Caça – 1963 – Short film
- O Pão – 1959 – Short film
- As pinturas do meu irmão Júlio – 1959 – Short film
- O Pintor e a Cidade – 1956 – Short film
- Aniki-Bóbó – 1942
- Famalicão – 1941 – Short film
- Portugal já faz automóveis – 1938 – Short film
- Hulha Branca – 1932 – Short film
- Douro Faina Fluvial – 1931 – Short film
Maria Amélia Matta
Jorge Rolla
Varela Silva
Glória de Matos
Maria Barroso
Screenwriter: Manoel de Oliveira, based on the play of the same name by José Régio
DOP: Elso Roque
Editor: Manoel de Oliveira
Costume Design: Conceição Madureira
Music: João Paes
Production: Tobis Portuguesa, Centra Portugues de Cinema
Laboratories: Tobis Portuguesa (image), Valentim de Carvalho (sound)
World Sales: Luxbox
