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

1 win & 7 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:
Luis Inacio	...	Le policier

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

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

M/12

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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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Portugal

Language:

French

Release Date:

11 October 2012 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

O Gebo e a sombra

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,600,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,780

Company Credits

Production Co:

Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA), O Som e a Fúria, Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1