Movie List for "portuguese"

Another Day of Life (2018)

A gripping story of a three-month-long journey that renowned Polish reporter Ryszard Kapuscinski took across Angola ravaged by a war in which the front lines shifted like a kaleidoscope … Year 2018.

Generes: Animation, Biography
Director: Raúl de la Fuente, Damian Nenow
Writer: Raúl de la Fuente (screenplay), Amaia Remirez (screenplay), Niall Johnson (screenplay), David Weber (screenplay), Damian Nenow (screenplay), Ryszard Kapuscinski (book)
Actors: Miroslaw Haniszewski, Vergil J. Smith, Tomasz Zietek, Olga Boladz

Balloonhat (2005)

Balloon twister Addi Somekh sees colors and shapes coming out of your head, and brings his visions to life in the form of elaborate sculptural balloon hats. He meets a photographer, Charlie… Year 2005.

Generes: Documentary
Director: A.G. Vermouth
Writer: A.G. Vermouth
Actors: Charlie Eckert, Gerry Fialka, Mary Holmes, Jan James

Chinese Restaurants: Latin Passions (2005)

Latin Passions, based on the 15-part documentary series Chinese Restaurants, tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most recognizable and enduring icon – the family-run Chinese… Year 2005.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Cheuk Kwan
Writer: Cheuk Kwan, Margaret S. Martin
Actors: N/A

Chinese Restaurants: Beyond Frontiers (2005)

Beyond Frontiers, based on the 15-part documentary series Chinese Restaurants, tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most recognizable and enduring icon – the family-run … Year 2005.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Cheuk Kwan
Writer: Cheuk Kwan, Margaret S. Martin
Actors: Cheuk Kwan

Lower City (2005)

Lifelong friends Deco and Naldinho, who own a small steaming boat in Bahia, meet strip-dancer Karinna. Both men fall for her and their friendship is deeply shattered. Year 2005.

Generes: Drama
Director: Sérgio Machado
Writer: Karim Aïnouz, Sérgio Machado, Adriana Rattes (contributing writer), Gil Vicente Tavares (contributing writer)
Actors: Lázaro Ramos, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga, Maria Menezes

Visions of Europe (2004)

An anthology film is a collection of short film projects by different directors for a common aim. Usually they are unified by a common theme – in this case, the European Union. Year 2004.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Aki Kaurismäki, Fatih Akin, Barbara Albert, Sharunas Bartas, Andy Bausch, Christoffer Boe, Francesca Comencini, Stijn Coninx, Tony Gatlif, Sasa Gedeon, Christos Georgiou, Constantine Giannaris, Peter Greenaway, Miguel Hermoso, Arvo Iho, Damjan Kozole, Laila Pakalnina, Kenneth Scicluna, Martin Sulík, Malgorzata Szumowska, Béla Tarr, Jan Troell, Theo van Gogh, Teresa Villaverde, Aisling Walsh, Ágnes Hranitzky(co-director)
Writer: Fatih Akin (screenwriter), Barbara Albert, Sharunas Bartas, Andy Bausch (script), Christoffer Boe (script), Stijn Coninx, Gerard Mannix Flynn, Tony Gatlif (script), Sasa Gedeon (script), Christos Georgiou (script), Koumouros Georgiou (script), Constantine Giannaris (script), Peter Greenaway, Heinrich Heine (words), Miguel Hermoso (original idea), Arvo Iho (script), Aki Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki, Damjan Kozole (script), Marek Lescák (script), Jean Pierre Magro (screenplay), Mikael Olsen (conceived by), Laila Pakalnina (script), Priit Pärn (script), Kenneth Scicluna (screenplay), Martin Sulík (script), Malgorzata Szumowska (screenplay), Hans Teeuwen (screenplay), Jan Troell (script), Meinolf Zurhorst (conceived by)
Actors: Johanna Troell, Safia Aggoune, Abel Alves, Benzirar Baroudi

I Witness (2003)

After 27 bodies are discovered in a collapsed tunnel in Tijuana, a man tries to unravel the mystery before becoming the next victim. Year 2003.

Generes: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Writer: Colin Greene, Robert Ozn
Actors: Jeff Daniels, James Spader, Portia de Rossi, Clifton Collins Jr.

Rua Alguem 5555: My Father (2003)

A man who grew up an orphan finally gets to meet his father: The psychopath Dr. Josef Mengele, the Auschwitz surgeon who performed genetic experiments on concentration camp refugees during WWII. Year 2003.

Generes: Drama, War
Director: Egidio Eronico
Writer: Egidio Eronico (screenplay), Antonella Grassi (screenplay), Fabio Carpi (scenario collaborator), Peter Schneider (scenario collaborator), Peter Schneider (novel)
Actors: Thomas Kretschmann, Charlton Heston, F. Murray Abraham, Thomas Heinze

Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)

Apolônio Brasil was a cult pianist who used to play in nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro, in the 1950s and 1960s. Quite a character, Apolônio was loved by women, idolized by his audience and … Year 2003.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Music
Director: Hugo Carvana
Writer: Joaquim Assis (story), Denise Bandeira (story), Hugo Carvana (story), Mauro Wilson
Actors: Marco Nanini, Louise Cardoso, Antonio Pitanga, Marcos Paulo

The Triplets of Belleville (2003)

When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters–an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire–to rescue him. Year 2003.

Generes: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Director: Sylvain Chomet
Writer: Sylvain Chomet
Actors: Jean-Claude Donda, Dirk Denoyelle, Monica Viegas, Graziellia de Villa

O – Maru (2002)

Movie Year 2002.

Generes: Comedy, Romance
Director: Toshi Wakita
Writer: N/A
Actors: Alex Cochise, Takuro Ebata, Sophie Malleret, Lionel Simplice

Girl from Rio (2001)

Discovering your wife is sleeping with your boss can make a man do strange things. For a Samba-obsessed London clerk, robbing a bank and boarding the first flight to Rio are just the beginning. Year 2001.

Generes: Comedy
Director: Christopher Monger
Writer: Juan Carlos Guerrero Torres (idea), Julián Ibáñez (screenplay), Francisco Lara Polop (screenplay), Christopher Monger (screenplay)
Actors: Hugh Laurie, Vanessa Nunes, Santiago Segura, Patrick Barlow

Four Days in September (1997)

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, however, is wounded and captured during… Year 1997.

Generes: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Director: Bruno Barreto
Writer: Fernando Gabeira (novel), Leopoldo Serran
Actors: Alan Arkin, Fernanda Torres, Pedro Cardoso, Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Lisbon Story (1994)

The director Friedrich Monroe has trouble with finishing a silent b&w movie about Lisbon. He calls his friend, the sound engineer Phillip Winter, for help. As Winter arrives Lisbon weeks … Year 1994.

Generes: Drama, Music
Director: Wim Wenders
Writer: Wim Wenders
Actors: Rüdiger Vogler, Patrick Bauchau, Vasco Sequeira, Canto e Castro