During a period of social turmoil, when the police was blocked by the civil war between conservative and liberal monarchists, a gang leader became popular, as he started distributing to the poor what he robbed from the rich..
So, is José do Telhado worth your time today? Honestly, if you're into the real old stuff, early cinema, or Portuguese history, then absolutely. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller or something super modern, you'll probably find this a bit of a slog. It’s definitely for the patient viewer, someone who appreciat...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Rino Lupo
Edward LeSaint
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"So, is José do Telhado worth your time today? Honestly, if you're into the real old stuff, early cinema, or Portuguese history, then absolutely. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller or something super modern, you'll probably find this a bit of a slog. It’s definitely for the patient viewer, someone who appreciates the rhythm of a different era. 🕰️ The film tells the story of José do Telhado, a kind of local folk hero in a Portugal that was just *really* tumultuous in the 19th century. T..."
Rafael Alves
Rino Lupo, Eduardo Noronha
Portugal
