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José Saramago: Memorial do Convento

2011 · 35 min

A quiet, thoughtful portrait that moves between archival images and talking heads, rewarding viewers interested in literature and history.

Directed by
João Osório
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Documentary about the life and work of the writer José Saramago, with particular emphasis on the historical context and the importance of his novel "Memorial do Convento", based on archival images and testimonies by several personalities.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Art, class, power, faith
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Directed by
João Osório
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness3
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    João Osório
    Starring
    José Saramago, Diogo Infante, Pilar del Río, Carlos Reis, Rui Tavares, Zeferino Coelho, Miguel Real, Jacinto Farias
    Runtime
    35 min
    Country
    Portugal

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