O Gebo e a Sombra (2012)

Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.

Director:

Manoel de Oliveira

Writers:

Raul Brandão (play), Manoel de Oliveira (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Lonsdale, Claudia Cardinale, Jeanne Moreau

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Lonsdale	...	Gebo
Claudia Cardinale	...	Doroteia
Jeanne Moreau	...	Candidinha
Leonor Silveira	...	Sofia
Luís Miguel Cintra	...	Chamiço
Ricardo Trêpa	...	João
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bastien Guio	...	Un voisin

Storyline

Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.

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Plot Keywords:

society | poverty | honor | based on play | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France]

Country:

Portugal France

Language:

French

Release Date:

26 September 2012 (France)

Also Known As:

Gebo and the Shadow

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

€1,600,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MACT Productions, O Som e a Fúria, Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michel Piccoli was originally attached to star and this film would have been his sixth collaboration with Manoel de Oliveira .

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