Completed in 2008 in high-definition video, featuring a recording of the poem and an edit using 16 mm footage shot in 1957–58, which also formed the basis for ‘As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio’ and was intended for the unrealised project ‘O Palco dum Povo’.
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.
José Régio
Luis Miguel Cintra
Screenwriter: Manoel de Oliveira
Poem: José Regio
Sound: Philippe Morel
Editor: Valérie Loiseleux