An anthology film drama featuring a poetic mirror structure based on existential identity. In “The Immortals,” adapted from a Helder Prista Monteiro play, two famous doctors, an 80-year-old father, and his 60-year-old son, contemplate senility and death. “Suzy,” from an Antonio Patricio story, is set in the ’30s when a young courtesan dies on the operating table. “Mother of the River” is from an Agustina Bessa-Luis fable about eternal life.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira. AKA Anxiety.
Writers: Agustina Bessa-Luís (story “Mãe de Um Rio”), Helder Prista Monteiro (play “Os Imortais”), António Patrício (story “Suzy”) Manoel de Oliveira.
Stars: Luís Miguel Cintra, José Pinto, Isabel Ruth, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória, Rita Blanco, Irene Papas.
Cinematographer: Renato Berta.
Thank you so much, Jon. This is so amazing.
Thank you massively Jon! Been hunting this one down for ages, and it did not dissapoint
Thank you sooo much! I was searching for this movie from decades