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Dying to Go Home

Original title: Mortinho Por Chegar A Casa
  • 19961996
  • 1h 42m
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6.7/10
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Mortinho Por Chegar A Casa (1996)
  • Comedy
A Portuguese immigrant in Holland dies in an accident and is buried in a cemetery in Amsterdam. Soon he discovers that his soul won't rest in peace until his body is laying down in his fathe... Read allA Portuguese immigrant in Holland dies in an accident and is buried in a cemetery in Amsterdam. Soon he discovers that his soul won't rest in peace until his body is laying down in his fatherland. This way he decides to go to Portugal to convince his sister to travel to Amsterdam... Read allA Portuguese immigrant in Holland dies in an accident and is buried in a cemetery in Amsterdam. Soon he discovers that his soul won't rest in peace until his body is laying down in his fatherland. This way he decides to go to Portugal to convince his sister to travel to Amsterdam and bring back his body. The only problem is that the only way for him to be seen or hear... Read all
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  • Directors
    • Carlos da Silva
    • George Sluizer
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Field
    • George Sluizer(additional dialogue)
    • Carlos da Silva(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diogo Infante
    • Maria d'Aires
    • Huub Stapel
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  • Directors
    • Carlos da Silva
    • George Sluizer
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Field
    • George Sluizer(additional dialogue)
    • Carlos da Silva(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diogo Infante
    • Maria d'Aires
    • Huub Stapel
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Diogo Infante
    Diogo Infante
    • Manuel Espírito Santoas Manuel Espírito Santo
    Maria d'Aires
    Maria d'Aires
    • Júlia Espírito Santoas Júlia Espírito Santo
    Huub Stapel
    Huub Stapel
    • Jorisas Joris
    Jack Wouterse
    Jack Wouterse
    • Maxas Max
    Leonardo Amuedo
    • Muzikantas Muzikant
    Martin Barbot
    • Jonge Manuelas Jonge Manuel
    Filip Bolluyt
    • Priesteras Priester
    Anne Cavadino
    • Assistente van De Pauwas Assistente van De Pauw
    Jacques Commandeur
    • Rogieras Rogier
    Carlos da Silva
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Arthur De Boer
    Angelique de Bruijne
    • Tinaas Tina
    Arnold Gelderman
    • Georgeas George
    René Groothof
    • Samas Sam
    Cecília Guimarães
    • Mariaas Maria
    Herman José
    • Vasco da Gamaas Vasco da Gama
    Giam Kwee
    • Lisaas Lisa
    João Lagarto
    João Lagarto
    • Acácioas Acácio
    • Directors
      • Carlos da Silva
      • George Sluizer
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Field
      • George Sluizer(additional dialogue)
      • Carlos da Silva(screenplay) (story)
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    9/10
    A touching and funny look at homesickness, death, the Portuguese immigrant
    I saw this film during its first release in Lisbon. I had already been living there for a year, so I brought some understanding of Portuguese culture to my viewing. The Portuguese/Dutch collaboration is very special in light of the fact that these two countries were once great competing naval powers in the 15th/16th centuries. Their exploration and commerce interestingly led to the first bi-lingual dictionary in Europe, the majority of marine/shipping terms, not to mention massive migrations. The themes of Mortinho Por Chegar a Casa should be familiar to immigrants/migrant workers everywhere.

    Coming from a culture with a deep history in immigration, its no surprise the film deftly discusses crucial issues of assimilation, homesickness, and whether or not home is truly "where the heart is." Portuguese immigrants have not only found homes on every continent, but also kept strong ties to the family and culture of their homeland. If the connections back to Lusitania are accepted, even taken for granted in life, what of them in death?

    Diogo Infante plays the wandering shade with a forlorn melancholy and confusion. Though the film uses "wandering ghost" devices that have been used since the days of "Topper", the movie still moves along at a pleasing pace. There are occasional moments of cutesy-schmaltz, and they would be less tolerable if Maria de Aires wasn't so endearing.

    Herman Jose, keeping in his TV tradition of skewering Portuguese historical figures, provides the best comedic moment as the soccer-fan ghost of Vasco De Gama. Overall a fine example of European co/multi-production.
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    • Dec 10, 1999

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1996 (Portugal)
    • Countries of origin
      • Portugal
      • Netherlands
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Mortinho Por Chegar A Casa
    • Filming locations
      • Alentejo, Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Europa 7 Filme
      • European Script Fund
      • Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual (IPACA)
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    • Budget
      • PTE 430,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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