Adaptation of a novel by Júlio Dinis, depicting the romantic and rustic life in Portugal, circa 1863..
If you are looking for a fast-paced movie with lots of action, please stay far away from As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor. But if you have a soft spot for dusty, crackling black-and-white films where everyone speaks like they are on a theater stage, this might be a sweet way to spend an afternoon. 🌾 It is basically a Port...
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José Leitão de Barros
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"If you are looking for a fast-paced movie with lots of action, please stay far away from As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor. But if you have a soft spot for dusty, crackling black-and-white films where everyone speaks like they are on a theater stage, this might be a sweet way to spend an afternoon. 🌾 It is basically a Portuguese soap opera from 1935, set even further back in the 1860s. The plot is all about village gossip, young lovers, and a priest who has to keep everyone from ruining their lives...."
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