Gebo and the Shadow
Gebo et l'ombre
Synopsis
Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- Gebo et l'ombre
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- O Som e a Fúria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, Raul Brandão
Renato Berta
Valérie Loiseleux
Sandro Aguilar, Luís Urbano, Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Martine De Clermont-Tonnerre
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Luís Urbano
Producer
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
Martine De Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Adelaide Maria Trêpa
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gebo and the Shadow
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What is Gebo and the Shadow about?
Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
Who directed Gebo and the Shadow?
Gebo and the Shadow was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Gebo and the Shadow?
The principal cast of Gebo and the Shadow includes Michael Lonsdale, Claudia Cardinale, Jeanne Moreau, Leonor Silveira, Luís Miguel Cintra.
When was Gebo and the Shadow released and how long is it?
Gebo and the Shadow was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.