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The Portuguese Woman

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A young newlywed from a far-off land is determined to make warrior Lord von Ketten's inhospitable castle into her home.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 07/16/2020
4/5
There is something amazingly unworldly in this film: it is a challenge, certainly, and needs an investment of attention, but there is a gorgeous refinement and intelligence to it. Go to Full Review Stephen Dalton The Hollywood Reporter 03/02/2019
It often plods even during its most potentially gripping moments. Go to Full Review Dustin Chang Floating World 02/12/2021
Each shot with its carefully arranged colors and props, resemble renaissance paintings. Radical in its approach, subtle in its messages, sublime in its presentation, A Portuguesa is a stunning film about a woman's world full of life. Go to Full Review Lee Jutton Film Inquiry 09/01/2020
Through her impeccably crafted historical dramas, Azevedo Gomes forces us to come face-to-face with the realization that certain forms of oppression are still alive and well. Go to Full Review Jordi Costa El Pais (Spain) 04/29/2019
Confirming herself as the most solid heir of Oliveira, Azevedo loses, however, something along the way: the subjectivity of the male character. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Daniel de Partearroyo Cinemanía (Spain) 04/25/2019
5/5
A filmic miracle. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Rita Azevedo Gomes

Director

Clara Riedenstein

The Portuguese Woman

Marcello Urgeghe

Von Ketten

Ingrid Caven

Wonderer

Rita Durão

Moorish Slave

Pierre Léon

Old Servant
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young newlywed from a far-off land is determined to make warrior Lord von Ketten's inhospitable castle into her home.
Director
Rita Azevedo Gomes
Producer
Rita Azevedo Gomes
Screenwriter
Rita Azevedo Gomes
Production Co
Basilisco Filmes
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
Portuguese
Runtime
2h 16m