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- 2014
- The Cinema Guild
- 1 h 35 m
- 2014
- The Cinema Guild
- 1 h 35 m
Summary In the late 19th century, a honored but poor patriarch sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.
Directed By: Manoel de Oliveira
Written By: Raul Brandão, Manoel de Oliveira
- 2014
- The Cinema Guild
- 1 h 35 m
- 2014
- The Cinema Guild
- 1 h 35 m
Gebo and the Shadow
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Summary In the late 19th century, a honored but poor patriarch sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.
Directed By: Manoel de Oliveira
Written By: Raul Brandão, Manoel de Oliveira
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
71
100% Positive
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0% Mixed
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Gebo and the Shadow is a film about concrete, hard, and material things, as well as one about illusions.
It defines Manoel de Oliveira's late period, during which his movies have continued to shrink in size and scope while remaining thematically expansive.
Though perfs and dialogue remain somewhat theatrical, the combined acting prowess of the trio ensures the emotions are heartfelt.
De Oliveira evokes the suffocating, stultifying confines of the family dwelling all too convincingly, to an extent that requires considerable indulgence and attention from his audience. This investment is duly repaid in the second half.
Mr. Oliveira relishes the formality of conversation, and there is great pleasure to be found in listening to the actors and watching the small adjustments of posture and gesture that accompany their words.
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Production Company
Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA),
O Som e a Fúria,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
MACT Productions,
Canal+,
Ciné+,
La Région Île-de-France,
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP)
Release Date May 28, 2014
Duration 1 h 35 m
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Awards
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Portuguese Film Academy Sophia Awards
• 2 Nominations
Coimbra Caminhos do Cinema Português
• 1 Nomination
