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Agustina Bessa-Luís (1922–2019)

Agustina Bessa-Luís was born on October 15, 1922 in Vila Mea, Amarante, Portugal. She was a writer and actress, known for The Convent (1995), A Sibila (2023) and True and Tender Is the North (2008). She was married to Alberto de Oliveira Luís. She died on June 3, 2019 in Porto, Portugal. See full bio »

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(age 96) in Porto, Portugal

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Known For

The Convent
The Convent Writer
(1995)
A Sibila
A Sibila Writer
(2023)
True and Tender Is the North
True and Tender Is the North Writer
(2008)
Anxiety
Anxiety Writer
(1998)
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 2023 A Sibila (based on a novel by) (filming)
 2006 Ela por Ela (TV Series)
 2005 A Conquista de Faro (Short)
 2005 Magic Mirror (inspired by the book "A Alma dos Ricos")
 2002 The Uncertainty Principle (novel "Jóia de Família")
 1998 Anxiety (story "Mãe de Um Rio")
 1996 Party (dialogue)
 1995 The Convent (inspired by an idea from)
 1993 Memories and Confessions (dialogue)
 1993 Abraham's Valley (novel)
 1981 Francisca (novel "Fanny Owen")
 1980 Xarope de Orgiata (TV Movie)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(novel) "Um Cão Que Sonha"

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Spouse:

Alberto de Oliveira Luís  (his death)  (1 child)
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Grandmother of Leonor Baldaque. See more »

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