A Caixa (1994)

Stories about neighboring in Lisbon are told by a homeless blind man who's only means of support is his elm box.

Director:

Manoel de Oliveira

Writers:

Prista Monteiro (based on the play by), Manoel de Oliveira (adaptation)

Stars:

Luís Miguel Cintra, Glicínia Quartin, Ruy de Carvalho

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luís Miguel Cintra	...	Blind Man
Glicínia Quartin	...	Old Woman
Ruy de Carvalho	...	Taverner
Beatriz Batarda	...	Daughter
Diogo Dória	...	Friend
Isabel Ruth	...	Saleswoman
Filipe Cochofel	...	Son-in-Law
Sofia Alves	...	Prostitute
Mestre Duarte Costa	...	Guitar Player
Paula Seabra	...	Pregnant Woman
Miguel Guilherme	...	Man 1
António Fonseca	...	Man 2
Rogério Samora	...	Man 3
Tiago Henriques	...	Grandson
Gilberto Gonçalves	...	Crippled

Storyline

Stories about neighboring in Lisbon are told by a homeless blind man who's only means of support is his elm box.

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Plot Keywords:

blindness | based on play

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Madragoa Films (Portuguese/English)

Country:

Portugal France

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

18 November 1994 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Blind Man's Bluff

Filming Locations:

Mouraria, Lisbon, Portugal

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madragoa Filmes, Gemini Films, La Sept Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Uma Mulher quando Caí"
Written and Performed by Isabel Ruth

User Reviews

The less boring Oliveira film...

Certainly a masterpiece... The old Manoel de Oliveira presented us with a fine comedy, where everything falls apart, very dark humour and questions on the human nature.

The best of Oliveira, even for those who don't like his work.