Inquietude
“Life is a mystery that solves everything in the end.”
Synopsis
An anthology film drama featuring a poetic mirror structure based on existential identity. In "The Immortals," adapted from a Helder Prista Monteiro play, two famous doctors, an 80-year-old father, and his 60-year-old son, contemplate senility and death. "Suzy," from an Antonio Patricio story, is set in the '30s when a young courtesan dies on the operating table. "Mother of the River" is from an Agustina Bessa-Luis fable about eternal life.
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Luís Miguel Cintra
Son
José Pinto
Father
Isabel Ruth
Marta
Leonor Silveira
Suzy
Diogo Dória
Him
Rita Blanco
Gabi
David Cardoso
The Friend
Leonor Baldaque
Fisalina
Ricardo Trêpa
Boyfriend
Irene Papas
Mother
Leonor Araújo
Girl
Afonso Araújo
Boy
Fernando Bento
Fisalina's Father
João Costa Menezes
Guest
Adelaide Teixeira
Stepmother
Manoel de Oliveira
Tango Dancer
Agui Pinto
Clara Nogueira
Maid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- Inquietude
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Switzerland, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Madragoa Filmes, Light Night, Gemini Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, Agustina Bessa-Luís, António Patrício, Prista Monteiro
Renato Berta
Valérie Loiseleux
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Paulo Branco
Producer
Agustina Bessa-Luís
Writer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
António Patrício
Writer
Prista Monteiro
Writer
Isabel Branco
Production Design
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inquietude
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What is Inquietude about?
An anthology film drama featuring a poetic mirror structure based on existential identity. In "The Immortals," adapted from a Helder Prista Monteiro play, two famous doctors, an 80-year-old father, and his 60-year-old son, contemplate senility and death. "Suzy," from an Antonio Patricio story, is set in the '30s when a young courtesan dies on the operating table. "Mother of the River" is from an Agustina Bessa-Luis fable about eternal life.
Who directed Inquietude?
Inquietude was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Inquietude?
The principal cast of Inquietude includes Luís Miguel Cintra, José Pinto, Isabel Ruth, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória.
When was Inquietude released and how long is it?
Inquietude was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.