Memories and Confessions (1993)
Directed by Manoel de Oliveira

Documentary / Biography / History
aka: Visita ou Memórias e Confissões

Film Synopsis

In 1982, Manoel de Oliveira secretly made a film which he insisted would not be seen until after his death.  At the time he was 73 years old and had already directed six full-length films.  He was not to know that he would live another 33 years and make another thirty films.  Dedicated to his wife, Marie Isabel, his 'film testament' was inspired by the work of the great Portuguese writer Agustina Bessa-Luis and was filmed in the house that Oliveira lived in for forty years.  It is an unapologetically autobiographical piece that reflects its author's attitude towards cinema and family - the two things that mattered most in his life...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Manoel de Oliveira
  • Script: Agustina Bessa-Luís (dialogue), Manoel de Oliveira
  • Photo: Elso Roque
  • Cast: Manoel de Oliveira (Himself), Maria Isabel de Oliveira (Herself), Teresa Madruga (Narrator), Urbano Tavares Rodrigues (Himself), Diogo Dória
  • Country: Portugal
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 73 min
  • Aka: Visita ou Memórias e Confissões

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