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Porto of My Childhood

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This autobiographical film tells the story of director Manoel de Oliveira's youth in his beloved Oporto, Portugal. Oliveira reconstructs his childhood experience of the city by employing a collage method, using segments from historic films, period music and old photos to piece together an Oporto that is long gone. The film also plays out events from the director's childhood, including young Manoel (Jorge Trêpa) in his family's bakery, at the opera and marveling at his first love.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 01/04/2011
It's a sweet and ramshackle treasure, much like Woody Allen's Radio Days. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 01/02/2011
Fascinating, beautiful documentary, recreating a city and era in Portuguese culture. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/18/2005
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Manoel de Oliveira

Director

Ricardo Trêpa

Manoel 2

Jorge Trêpa

Manoel 1

Rogério Samora

Chico

Antonio Fonseca

Rufia

Agustina Bessa-Luís

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Synopsis This autobiographical film tells the story of director Manoel de Oliveira's youth in his beloved Oporto, Portugal. Oliveira reconstructs his childhood experience of the city by employing a collage method, using segments from historic films, period music and old photos to piece together an Oporto that is long gone. The film also plays out events from the director's childhood, including young Manoel (Jorge Trêpa) in his family's bakery, at the opera and marveling at his first love.
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Producer
Paulo Branco
Screenwriter
Manoel de Oliveira
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Portuguese
Runtime
1h 2m
Sound Mix
Surround