Party (1996)
The battle of the sexes? The forces of despair and seduction? On S. Miguel in the Azores, Rogério, a young man with old money, and his enigmatic wife Leonor host a garden party at their villa. The intriguing guests are an older unmarried couple, the philosophical and observant Irene, and Michel, a roué. While Rogério and Irene talk, Michel and Leonor go down to the sea. The conversations upset Rogério and capture Leonor's imagination. Five years later, the four dine at the villa. Michel and Leonor again leave the other two. Intentions and undercurrents are subtle. One of the four proves strong, one weak, and two must choose. Wind and rain bring down the curtain on both acts.
Director:
Manoel de Oliveira
Writer:
Manoel de Oliveira
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Michel Piccoli as Michel |
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Irene Papas as Irene |
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Leonor Silveira as Leonor |
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Rogério Samora as Rogério |
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Sofia Alves as Rapariga |
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Ricardo Trêpa as |
| Directing | Manoel de Oliveira | Director |
| Editing | Valérie Loiseleux | Editor |
| Production | Paulo Branco | Producer |
| Camera | Renato Berta | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Jacques Parsi | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Isabel Branco | Costume Design |
| Writing | Agustina Bessa-Luís | Writer |
| Sound | Jean-François Auger | Sound Mixer |
| Writing | Manoel de Oliveira | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emmanuelle Fèvre | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Zé Branco | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Philippe Mangin | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Henri Maïkoff | Sound Designer |
| Directing | Carlos Ferreiro | Assistant Director |
