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Saramago: Documentos

1996 · 54 min

A quiet, thoughtful sit with a writer reflecting on his life and craft, best for viewers who enjoy unhurried conversation.

Directed by
João Mário Grilo
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Clara Ferreira Alves, Suzana Borges, João Lagarto
Overview
About the Portuguese author José Saramago, based on a long interview with the writer at his home on the island of Lanzarote, in which he analyzes his work and shares his reflection on some aspects of his personal life.

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Directed by
João Mário Grilo
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Clara Ferreira Alves, Suzana Borges, João Lagarto
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • identity
  • memory
  • work
  • aging
Places
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
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Action0
Horror0
Humour2
Realism10
Romance1
Tension1
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
João Mário Grilo
Starring
Clara Ferreira Alves, Suzana Borges, João Lagarto, José Saramago
Runtime
54 min
Country
Portugal
Languages
Portuguese

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