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Title: José and Pilar (2010)
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5 wins & 6 nominations.
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João Afonso | ... | Self |
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Àngels Barceló | ... | Self (voice) |
| Pilar del Río | ... | Self | |
| Juan Echanove | ... | Self | |
| Gael García Bernal | ... | Self | |
| Gabriel García Márquez | ... | Self | |
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Tarja Halonen | ... | Self |
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Paco Ibáñez | ... | Self |
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Tomás Eloy Martínez | ... | Self |
| Fernando Meirelles | ... | Self | |
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César Antonio Molina | ... | Self |
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María Pagés | ... | Self |
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Luis Pastor | ... | Self |
| Miguel Ríos | ... | Self | |
| José Saramago | ... | Self | |
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"José and Pilar," a documentary by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes, is a deeply moving story about love, loss and literature. It follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Rio. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece, "The Elephant's Journey" and how their love quietly sustains them throughout. "Jose and Pilar" reveals the hidden Saramago, unravels any preconceived notions about him, and proves that genius and simplicity are indeed compatible. It is a funny and touching portrait on the endurance of the artistic spirit. A glimpse into the life of one of the greatest creators of the 20th century, it shows us that, as Saramago says, "There is always another way to say everything." Written by Anonymous
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Portugal's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Academy Awards 2012. See more »Alternate Versions
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José Saramago's figure was outstanding. One had to read his books till the end. But, most fascinating was his relationship with a more outstanding woman, Pilar del Rio. This tender documentary really shows us the ties that put them together along the years. A love story that outfits time and space. A real thing. The director shows us the daily routine of José and Pilar and the tenderness of gestures, beyond words. One understands very well what they felt for each other from the day they first met till the death of Saramago and the desire of Pilar to fulfill a true wish: to have his ashes divided in Lanzarote and Portugal, the founding of a Foundation in Lisboa, and the visits to his birthplace Azinheira do Ribatejo.