Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Os Verdes Anos

  • 1963
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1K
YOUR RATING
Rui Gomes and Isabel Ruth in Os Verdes Anos (1963)
Nineteen-year-old Julio heads to Lisbon from the provinces and gets a job as a shoemaker for his uncle Raul. But when he meets Ilda, a confident young housemaid who becomes a regular shop visitor, his working-class values collide with the bourgeois trappings of modern life.
Play trailer2:03
1 Video
18 Photos
DramaRomance

19-year-old Julio has just left the provinces to settle down in the outskirts of Lisbon. He lives in a poor area with his uncle Afonso and starts working as an apprentice shoemaker. At the s... Read all19-year-old Julio has just left the provinces to settle down in the outskirts of Lisbon. He lives in a poor area with his uncle Afonso and starts working as an apprentice shoemaker. At the shop he gets to know Ilda, a young housemaid and regular customer. Ilda is pretty, joyful, ... Read all19-year-old Julio has just left the provinces to settle down in the outskirts of Lisbon. He lives in a poor area with his uncle Afonso and starts working as an apprentice shoemaker. At the shop he gets to know Ilda, a young housemaid and regular customer. Ilda is pretty, joyful, and modern, and Julio falls for her. The two young people, although very different from ea... Read all

  • Director
    • Paulo Rocha
  • Writers
    • Nuno Bragança
    • Paulo Rocha
  • Stars
    • Isabel Ruth
    • Rui Gomes
    • Paulo Renato
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paulo Rocha
    • Writers
      • Nuno Bragança
      • Paulo Rocha
    • Stars
      • Isabel Ruth
      • Rui Gomes
      • Paulo Renato
    • 7User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    Official Trailer

    Photos18

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 14
    View Poster

    Top cast26

    Edit
    Isabel Ruth
    Isabel Ruth
    • Ilda
    Rui Gomes
    • Júlio
    Paulo Renato
    • Alfonso
    Alberto Ghira
    • Velho guiando Júlio
    Cândida Lacerda
    • Patroa
    Carlos José Teixeira
    • Patrão
    Harry Wheeland
    • Inglès
    Irene Dyne
    • Prima
    Julio Cleto
    Manoel de Oliveira
    Manoel de Oliveira
      Óscar Acúrcio
      Óscar Acúrcio
      Ruy Furtado
      • Raúl
      Carlos Santos
      • Homem no Café
      • (as Carlos Alberto dos Santos)
      Raúl Dubini
      Maria Helena
      Joaquim Antonio Mendes
      Ruy Castelar
        Victor Dias
        • Director
          • Paulo Rocha
        • Writers
          • Nuno Bragança
          • Paulo Rocha
        • All cast & crew
        • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

        More like this

        Change of Life
        7.3
        Change of Life
        Blood
        7.3
        Blood
        Recollections of the Yellow House
        7.3
        Recollections of the Yellow House
        Vitalina Varela
        6.7
        Vitalina Varela
        River of Gold
        6.6
        River of Gold
        Tabu
        7.3
        Tabu
        Island of Loves
        7.3
        Island of Loves
        Rachel, Rachel
        7.1
        Rachel, Rachel
        Billy Liar
        7.2
        Billy Liar
        Silvestre
        7.3
        Silvestre
        The Courtyard of the Ballads
        7.8
        The Courtyard of the Ballads
        Bones
        6.8
        Bones

        Storyline

        Edit

        Did you know

        Edit
        • Trivia
          First film of Paulo Rocha, one of the founders of the new Portuguese cinema.
        • Connections
          Featured in Ainda Não Acabámos: Como Se Fosse Uma Carta (2016)
        • Soundtracks
          Verdes Anos
          Music by Carlos Paredes

          Lyrics by Pedro Tanem

          Sung by Tereza Paula

        User reviews7

        Featured review
        2/10

        All Style and No Substance

        For all that they show of the city of Lisbon, the filmmakers reveal little about the characters. We hear talk about how difficult city life is for those coming from the country, but we don't actually see it. In the second half of the film, the lead male character has a sudden change of attitude and behavior that seemingly comes out of nowhere and is never explained. And the ending comes from even farther afield and is an insult to the viewer. Yes, the the cinematography is beautiful, but there's nothing there there. Considering the hype, this was a big disappointment.
        • gf1701
        • Apr 23, 2022
        • Permalink

        Top picks

        Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
        Sign in

        FAQ13

        • How long is The Green Years?Powered by Alexa

        Details

        Edit
        • Release date
          • November 29, 1963 (Portugal)
        • Country of origin
          • Portugal
        • Languages
          • Portuguese
          • English
        • Also known as
          • The Green Years
        • Filming locations
          • Elevador de Santa Justa, Lisbon, Portugal
        • Production company
          • Produções Cunha Telles
        • See more company credits at IMDbPro

        Tech specs

        Edit
        • Runtime
          1 hour 31 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.66 : 1

        Related news

        Contribute to this page

        Suggest an edit or add missing content
        Rui Gomes and Isabel Ruth in Os Verdes Anos (1963)
        Top Gap
        What is the English language plot outline for Os Verdes Anos (1963)?
        Answer
        • See more gaps
        • Learn more about contributing
        Edit page

        More to explore

        Recently viewed

        Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
        Get the IMDb app
        Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
        Follow IMDb on social
        Get the IMDb app
        For Android and iOS
        Get the IMDb app
        • Help
        • Site Index
        • IMDbPro
        • Box Office Mojo
        • License IMDb Data
        • Press Room
        • Advertising
        • Jobs
        • Conditions of Use
        • Privacy Policy
        • Your Ads Privacy Choices
        IMDb, an Amazon company

        © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.