Young Mr. Cunhal (2022)
The revolutionary Álvaro Cunhal, symbol of Portuguese communism and political giant of the 20th century. He is nothing less than a larger-than-life figure, now examined by João Botelho’s camera, in a detective-minded film, in which the early years of the life of the historic leader of the Portuguese Communist Party are explored. In between, excerpts from his own books are staged for the spectator.
Director: João Botelho
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Margarida Vila-Nova as Narradora |
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João Pedro Vaz as Narrador |
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Gonçalo Norton as Jovem Cunhal |
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Luís Lima Barreto as Manuel Rato |
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João Barbosa as Passador |
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Hugo Mestre Amaro as Refugiado |
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Alexandra Sargento as Refugiada |
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Carolina Campanela as Resistente |
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Gustavo Vargas as Resistente |
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Jaime Baeta as Resistente |
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Elsa Valentim as Cozinheira |
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Francisco Vistas as Prisioneiro |
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Rafael Fonseca as Soldado |
| Directing | João Botelho | Director |
| Production | Alexandre Oliveira | Producer |
| Sound | Paulo Abelho | Sound Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susana Moura | Costume Design |
| Directing | Pedro Ramalhete | Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ivan Coletti | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Ricardo Ganhão | Sound |
| Writing | João Botelho | Writer |
| Sound | Max Pons | Sound Editor |
| Camera | João Ribeiro | Director of Photography |