About

Known credits:
210
Birthday:
1908-12-11
Place of birth:
Porto, Portugal
Website:
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Manoel de Oliveira

Overview

Manoel de Oliveira was born in Porto, Portugal on December 11, 1908, to Francisco José de Oliveira and Cândida Ferreira Pinto. His family were wealthy industrialists. Oliveira attended school in Galicia, Spain and his goal as a teenager was to become an actor. He enrolled in Italian film-maker Rino Lupo's acting school at age 20, but later changed his mind when he saw Walther Ruttmann's documentary Berlin: Symphony of a City. This prompted him to direct his first film, also a documentary, titledDouro, Faina Fluvial (1931). He also acted in the second Portuguese sound film, A Canção de Lisboa (1933). His first feature film came much later, in 1942. Aniki-Bóbó, a portrait of Oporto's street children, was a commercial failure when it opened, and its merit only came to be recognised over time. This drawback forced Oliveira to abandon other film projects he was involved in, and to dedicate himself to running his family vineyard. He re-emerged onto the film scene in 1956 with The Artist and the City, a work that marked a turning point in Oliveira's conception of the cinema. In 1963, O Acto de Primavera (The Rite of Spring), a documentary depicting an annual passion play, marked a turning point for his career. This was shortly followed by A caça (The Hunt), a grim feature film that contrasted with the happy tones of his previous documentary. Despite the widespread acclaim garnered by both films, he would not return to the director's seat until the 1970s. Since 1990 (when he turned 82), he has made at least one film each year.  Oliveira has said that he direct movies for the sheer pleasure of doing it, regardless of critical reaction. He maintains a quiet life away from the spotlights, despite multiple honours such as those of the Cannes, Venice and Montreal film festivals. He has been awarded two Career Golden Lions in 1985 and 2004 and a golden palm for his lifetime achievements in 2008.

Known for

Acting
2015 The Glory of Filmmaking in Portugal Actor Himself 59
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2014 Henri Langlois vu par... Actor Self N/A
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2013 Biette Actor Self N/A
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2012 101 Actor 59
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2011 Agnès Varda: From Here to There Actor Himself 69
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2011 Agnès Varda: From Here to There Actor Self 59
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2011 Guest Actor Self 59
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2011 Sem Cura - à saúde de Manoel de Oliveira Actor N/A
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2010 Sodankylä Forever Actor Self N/A
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2007 Manoel de Oliveira, O Caso Dele Actor Himself N/A
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2007 The 15th Stone Actor Himself 59
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2007 Christopher Columbus, The Enigma Actor Manuel Luciano (2007) 58
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2006 No Tempo do Cinema Actor Himself N/A
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2006 Conversazione a Porto Actor N/A
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2005 Jornal Português (1938-1951) Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2003 Agostinho da Silva - A Living Thought Actor Self N/A
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2001 Porto of My Childhood Actor Himself / Narrator / The Thief 59
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1998 Anxiety Actor Tango Dancer 59
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1997 Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember Actor Self 59
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1997 Voyage to the Beginning of the World Actor Driver 59
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1997 A Friendly Handshake Actor N/A
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1994 Lisbon Story Actor Himself 61
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1994 Zona+ Actor Próprio N/A
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1993 Visit, or Memories and Confessions Actor Self 59
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1993 Oliveira, l'architecte Actor N/A
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1991 The Divine Comedy Actor 59
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1990 No, or the Vain Glory of Command Actor Narrator 59
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1983 Nice - À propos de Jean Vigo Actor 58
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1982 The Conversation Is Over Actor Padre 58
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1981 Cinématon XI Actor N°102 N/A
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1981 Cinématon n°102 : Manoel de Oliveira Actor N/A
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1979 Doomed Love Actor Narrator (voice) 59
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1978 Cinématon Actor N°102 58
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1978 Doomed Love Actor (voice) 69
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1963 The Green Years Actor 59
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1933 A Song of Lisbon Actor Carlos 60
Fair
1928 Fátima Milagrosa Actor N/A
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Directing
2015 A Century of Energy Directing Director 59
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2014 The Old Man of Belem Directing Director 58
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2014 Chafariz das Virtudes Directing Director N/A
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2014 Henri Langlois vu par... Directing Director N/A
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2012 Historic Centre Directing Director 59
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2012 Invisible World Directing Director 59
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2012 Gebo and the Shadow Directing Director 59
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2012 The Conquered Conqueror Directing Director N/A
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2010 The Strange Case of Angelica Directing Director 59
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2010 The Panels of São Vicente de Fora: A Poetic Vision Directing Director 59
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2009 Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl Directing Director 59
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2008 O Poeta Doido, o Vitral e a Santa Morta Directing Director N/A
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2008 Romance de Vila do Conde Directing Director N/A
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2007 To Each His Own Cinema Directing Director 60
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2007 Christopher Columbus, The Enigma Directing Director 58
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2007 Sole Meeting Directing Director N/A
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2006 Belle Toujours Directing Director 59
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2006 O Improvável Não é Impossível Directing Director N/A
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2006 Magic Mirror Directing Director 59
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2005 Do visível ao invísivel Directing Director N/A
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2004 The Fifth Empire Directing Director 58
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2003 A Talking Picture Directing Director 59
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2002 The Uncertainty Principle Directing Director 58
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2001 Porto of My Childhood Directing Director 59
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2001 I’m Going Home Directing Director 59
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2000 Word and Utopia Directing Director 58
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1999 The Letter Directing Director 59
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1998 Anxiety Directing Director 59
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1997 Voyage to the Beginning of the World Directing Director 59
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1997 A Friendly Handshake Directing Director N/A
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1996 Party Directing Director 59
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1995 The Convent Directing Director 58
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1994 Blind Man's Bluff Directing Director 59
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1993 Visit, or Memories and Confessions Directing Director 59
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1993 Abraham's Valley Directing Director 59
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1992 Day of Despair Directing Director 59
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1991 The Divine Comedy Directing Director 59
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1990 No, or the Vain Glory of Command Directing Director 59
Average
1988 A Propósito da Bandeira Nacional Directing Director N/A
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1988 The Cannibals Directing Director 59
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1986 My Case Directing Director 59
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1986 Simpósio Internacional de Escultura em Pedra Directing Director N/A
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1986 The Satin Slipper Directing Director 59
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1984 Lisboa Cultural Directing Director N/A
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1983 Nice - À propos de Jean Vigo Directing Director 58
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1981 Francisca Directing Director 59
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1979 Doomed Love Directing Director 59
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1975 Benilde or the Virgin Mother Directing Director 59
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1972 Past and Present Directing Director 59
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1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Directing Director 58
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1964 Villa Verdinho - Uma Aldeia Transmontana Directing Director N/A
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1964 The Hunt Directing Director 59
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1963 Acto da Primavera Directing Director 58
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1959 O Pão Directing Director N/A
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1956 The Artist and the City Directing Director 59
Average
1942 Aniki-Bóbó Directing Director 60
Fair
1941 Famalicão Directing Director 59
Average
1938 Miramar, Praia das Rosas Directing Director N/A
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1938 Já Se Fabricam Automóveis em Portugal Directing Director N/A
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1937 Os Últimos Temporais - Cheias do Tejo Directing Director N/A
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1932 Lisbon statues Directing Director N/A
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1932 White Coal Directing Director N/A
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1931 Working on the Douro River Directing Director 59
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Rencontre unique Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2014 The Old Man of Belem Writing Screenplay 58
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2012 Historic Centre Writing Screenplay 59
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2012 Gebo and the Shadow Writing Screenplay 59
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2012 The Conquered Conqueror Writing Screenplay N/A
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2010 The Strange Case of Angelica Writing Writer 59
Average
2010 The Panels of São Vicente de Fora: A Poetic Vision Writing Writer 59
Average
2009 Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl Writing Screenplay 59
Average
2008 O Poeta Doido, o Vitral e a Santa Morta Writing Writer N/A
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2008 Romance de Vila do Conde Writing Screenplay N/A
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2007 To Each His Own Cinema Writing Writer 60
Fair
2007 Christopher Columbus, The Enigma Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2006 Belle Toujours Writing Writer 59
Average
2006 O Improvável Não é Impossível Writing Writer N/A
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2006 Magic Mirror Writing Writer 59
Average
2005 Do visível ao invísivel Writing Screenplay N/A
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2004 The Fifth Empire Writing Screenplay 58
Average
2003 A Talking Picture Writing Writer 59
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2002 The Uncertainty Principle Writing Screenplay 58
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2001 Porto of My Childhood Writing Writer 59
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2001 I’m Going Home Writing Screenplay 59
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2000 Word and Utopia Writing Writer 58
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1999 The Letter Writing Screenplay 59
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1998 Anxiety Writing Screenplay 59
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1997 Voyage to the Beginning of the World Writing Writer 59
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1997 A Friendly Handshake Writing Screenplay N/A
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1996 Party Writing Screenplay 59
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1995 The Convent Writing Writer 58
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1994 Blind Man's Bluff Writing Writer 59
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1994 Blind Man's Bluff Writing Adaptation 59
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1993 Visit, or Memories and Confessions Writing Screenplay 59
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1993 Abraham's Valley Writing Screenplay 59
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1992 Day of Despair Writing Screenplay 59
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1991 The Divine Comedy Writing Screenplay 59
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1991 The Divine Comedy Writing Writer 59
Average
1990 No, or the Vain Glory of Command Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1988 The Cannibals Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1986 My Case Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1986 The Satin Slipper Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1981 Francisca Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1979 Doomed Love Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1978 Doomed Love Writing Screenplay 69
Fair
1975 Benilde or the Virgin Mother Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1972 Past and Present Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Writing Screenplay 58
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1964 The Hunt Writing Writer 59
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1963 Acto da Primavera Writing Screenplay 58
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1959 O Pão Writing Screenplay N/A
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1956 The Artist and the City Writing Screenplay 59
Average
1942 Aniki-Bóbó Writing Screenplay 60
Fair
1941 Famalicão Writing Writer 59
Average
1938 Miramar, Praia das Rosas Writing Screenplay N/A
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1938 Já Se Fabricam Automóveis em Portugal Writing Writer N/A
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1932 Lisbon statues Writing Screenplay N/A
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1932 White Coal Writing Writer N/A
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1931 Working on the Douro River Writing Writer 59
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Production
2008 O Poeta Doido, o Vitral e a Santa Morta Production Producer N/A
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2008 Romance de Vila do Conde Production Producer N/A
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1988 A Propósito da Bandeira Nacional Production Producer N/A
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1972 Past and Present Production Producer 59
Average
1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Production Producer 58
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1964 The Hunt Production Producer 59
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1963 Acto da Primavera Production Producer 58
Average
1959 O Pão Production Producer N/A
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1956 The Artist and the City Production Producer 59
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1942 Aniki-Bóbó Production Co-Producer 60
Fair
1941 Famalicão Production Producer 59
Average
1938 Miramar, Praia das Rosas Production Executive Producer N/A
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1938 Já Se Fabricam Automóveis em Portugal Production Executive Producer N/A
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1932 White Coal Production Executive Producer N/A
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Sound
1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Sound Sound Designer 58
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1964 The Hunt Sound Sound Designer 59
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1963 Acto da Primavera Sound Sound 58
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1959 O Pão Sound Sound Designer N/A
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1941 Famalicão Sound Sound 59
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Art
2005 Do visível ao invísivel Art Art Direction N/A
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Camera
2015 A Century of Energy Camera Director of Photography 59
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2008 O Poeta Doido, o Vitral e a Santa Morta Camera Director of Photography N/A
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2008 Romance de Vila do Conde Camera Director of Photography N/A
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1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Camera Director of Photography 58
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1964 The Hunt Camera Director of Photography 59
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1963 Acto da Primavera Camera Director of Photography 58
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1959 O Pão Camera Director of Photography N/A
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1956 The Artist and the City Camera Director of Photography 59
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1937 Os Últimos Temporais - Cheias do Tejo Camera Director of Photography N/A
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1932 Lisbon statues Camera Director of Photography N/A
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Editing
2009 Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl Editing Editor 59
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2005 Do visível ao invísivel Editing Editor N/A
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2002 The Uncertainty Principle Editing Editor 58
Average
1995 The Convent Editing Editor 58
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1994 Blind Man's Bluff Editing Editor 59
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1993 Visit, or Memories and Confessions Editing Editor 59
Average
1993 Abraham's Valley Editing Editor 59
Average
1992 Day of Despair Editing Editor 59
Average
1991 The Divine Comedy Editing Editor 59
Average
1990 No, or the Vain Glory of Command Editing Editor 59
Average
1988 The Cannibals Editing Editor 59
Average
1984 Lisboa Cultural Editing Editor N/A
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1975 Benilde or the Virgin Mother Editing Editor 59
Average
1972 Past and Present Editing Editor 59
Average
1965 As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Editing Editor 58
Average
1964 The Hunt Editing Editor 59
Average
1963 Acto da Primavera Editing Editor 58
Average
1959 O Pão Editing Editor N/A
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1956 The Artist and the City Editing Editor 59
Average
1942 Aniki-Bóbó Editing Editor 60
Fair
1938 Miramar, Praia das Rosas Editing Editor N/A
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1938 Já Se Fabricam Automóveis em Portugal Editing Editor N/A
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1932 White Coal Editing Editor N/A
N/A
1931 Working on the Douro River Editing Editor 59
Average