Saramago: Documentos (1996)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 54M

Director : João Mário Grilo

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Clara Ferreira Alves
Clara Ferreira Alves
Herself
Suzana Borges
Suzana Borges
Herself
João Lagarto
João Lagarto
Himself
José Saramago
José Saramago
Himself

Crews

Gérard Collet
Gérard Collet
Cinematography
João Mário Grilo
João Mário Grilo
Director
Isabel Colaço
Isabel Colaço
Producer
Erica Porru
Erica Porru
Makeup Artist
Carlos Paiva
Carlos Paiva
Camera Operator
Leonardo Simões
Leonardo Simões
Camera Operator
Francisco Veloso
Francisco Veloso
Sound Designer
Vasco Pedroso
Vasco Pedroso
Sound Designer
Rui Viana
Rui Viana
Sound Designer
Miguel Vicente
Miguel Vicente
Sound Designer
António Forte
António Forte
Editor

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