Christopher Colombus, The Enigma, by Manoel de Oliveira
Film d'ouverture, Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2010
SYNOPSIS : From the 1940's to today, Manuel Luciano has tried to discover the true identity of Christopher Columbus. In his multiple trips between Portugal and the United States, always joined by his ever-loving wife, he has witnessed the changes in time and places and is now very close to unveiling the mysteries of the world famous explorer. He just needs to make a final trip to Christopher Columbus' birth house. Production : Filmes do Tejo (Portugal), Les Films de l'Après-Midi Distribution : Epicentre Films World Sales : Rezo Year of production : 2008 Duration : 75 min. Language : Portugais CREDITS : Director : Manoel de Oliveira Writer : Manoel de Oliveira inspired by the novel by Manuel da Silva and Silvia da Silva Cinematography : Sabine Lancelin Editing : Valérie Loiseleux Sound : Henri Maikoff CAST : Ricardo Trepa : Manuel Luciano (1946-1960) Leonor Baldaque : Manuel Luciano (2007) |