The Poet King
O Poeta Rei
Synopsis
In the 11th century, there was a powerful and sensitive man, Al-Mu’tamid Ibn Abbad, whose personality became mythological. His life took place in the territory today divided by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. In the 21st century, a contemporary man undertakes the journey through this territory in search of the myth. As the journey unfolds, the traveler embodies the figure and personality of the poet king dialoguing with those he meets on the way, assimilating the issues that he struggled with, the feelings and contradictions he lived, questioning himself. Time is made of cycles. So are we.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Gomes
- Original Title
- O Poeta Rei
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Gomes
Miguel Robalo
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Gomes
Director
Miguel Robalo
Director of Photography
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What is The Poet King about?
In the 11th century, there was a powerful and sensitive man, Al-Mu’tamid Ibn Abbad, whose personality became mythological. His life took place in the territory today divided by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. In the 21st century, a contemporary man undertakes the journey through this territory in search of the myth. As the journey unfolds, the traveler embodies the figure and personality of the poet king dialoguing with those he meets on the way, assimilating the issues that he struggled with, the feelings and contradictions he lived, questioning himself. Time is made of cycles. So are we.
Who directed The Poet King?
The Poet King was directed by Carlos Gomes.
Who stars in The Poet King?
The principal cast of The Poet King includes Adriano Carvalho.
When was The Poet King released and how long is it?
The Poet King was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.