Direction: Fernando Lopes

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Belarmino Fragoso

Synopsis Belarmino (1964) delves into the life of a former boxing champion, exploring his personal journey, career trajectory, and current daily routines. The documentary captures Belarmino's evasive responses to probing questions, much like a seasoned lawyer, often deflecting criticism by attacking...

Direction Manuel Costa e Silva · António da Cunha Telles · Acácio de Almeida · António de Macedo

Synopsis As Armas e o Povo (1975) captures the essence of the Portuguese "Carnations Revolution" through the lens of film directors who, armed with hand-held cameras, ventured into the streets of Lisbon from April 25 to May 1, 1974. The documentary...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Laura Soveral · Joao Guedes · Zita Duarte · Ruy Furtado

Synopsis A Bee in the Rain (1972) delves into the intricate daily lives and subtle intrigues of two prominent figures in a rural Portuguese village. The story revolves around a prosperous landowner and a widowed aristocrat who resides in her own...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Rogério Samora · Alexandra Lencastre · Rui Morisson · Isabel Ruth

Synopsis O Delfim (2002) is set in the oppressive atmosphere of late 1960s fascist Portugal, where a wealthy landowner indulges in a life of leisure, marked by hunting, drinking, and personal pleasures. His vast estate includes not only material possessions like...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Rogério Samora · Teresa Madruga · Pedro Efe · Alexandre de Sousa

Synopsis Matar Saudades (1988) follows the journey of a 47-year-old man who, after an illegal immigration to France, finds himself back in his native village. Upon his return, he encounters a transformed community and learns that the woman he once intended...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Rui Morisson · João Reis · Maria João Pinho · Maria João Luís

Direction Fernando Lopes

Synopsis As Palavras e os Fios (S) (1962) is a documentary that delves into the significance of electrical wires in distributing power and communication across rugged terrains, with a particular focus on the industrial labor involved. The film explores the manufacturing...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Zita Duarte · Vanda França · Adelaide João · Fernando Barradas

Synopsis Nós por cá Todos Bem (1978) follows a filmmaking team as they journey to the picturesque Várzea dos Amarelos to pay a visit to the director's mother. During their stay, they capture various slices of local life, immersing themselves in...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Nuno Duarte · João Perry · Lia Gama · Maria do Céu Guerra

Synopsis Crónica dos Bons Malandros (1984) follows the adventures of a close-knit group of Lisbon-based malandros, or rogues, who live by their wits and cunning. Their ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when they receive an enigmatic request from an Italian,...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Cast Claude Brasseur · Andrea Ferréol · Ana Padrão · Antonio Valero

Synopsis On the Edge of the Horizon (1993) follows the intriguing story of Spino, a dedicated pathologist who encounters a mysterious and unsettling situation. When an unidentified corpse arrives at his lab, Spino is startled to recognize the body as his...

Direction Fernando Lopes

Synopsis As Pedras e o Tempo (S) (1961) is the debut film by Fernando Lopes, a 15-minute documentary short that explores the historic city of Évora. According to Jorge Leitão Ramos in the Dictionary of Portuguese Cinema, this short film marks...