The Sword and the Rose (2010)
"A Espada e a Rosa" (original title)

Manuel bids farewell to his routine and boards a 15th century vessel under pirate law. Treason on board triggers a series of terrible events our protagonist overcomes while keeping his moral principles intact.

Director:

João Nicolau

Writers:

João Nicolau, Mariana Ricardo

Stars:

Manuel Mesquita, Luís Lima Barreto, Nuno Pino Custódio

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Manuel Mesquita	...	Manuel
Luís Lima Barreto	...	Melo
Nuno Pino Custódio	...	João
Pedro Faro	...	Van der Linden
Joana Cunha Ferreira	...	Juana
Hugo Leitão	...	Roque
Ligia Soares	...	Marta do Monte
Alice Contreiras	...	Lavínia
Tiago Fagulha	...	Hugo
Cristina Alfaiate	...	Julinha
Caroline Deruas-Garrel	...	Juliette (as Caroline Deruas)
Julie Duclos	...	Julie
João Lobo	...	Julius
Justin Taurand	...	Julien
Helena Carneiro	...	Ana Lee

Storyline

Manuel bids farewell to his routine and boards a 15th century vessel under pirate law. Treason on board triggers a series of terrible events our protagonist overcomes while keeping his moral principles intact.

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Plot Keywords:

pirate | santa cruz | benfica lisbon | ship | surrealism

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Musical

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Details

Country:

Portugal France

Language:

Portuguese English French German Turkish Arabic Creole Italian

Release Date:

7 April 2011 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

L'épée et la rose

Company Credits

Production Co:

O Som e a Fúria, Shellac Sud, Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

142 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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