Francisca
Synopsis
The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Francisca (1981) [Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Teresa Menezes
Francisca "Fanny" Owen
Diogo Dória
José Augusto
Mário Barroso
Camilo Castelo Branco
Lia Gama
D. Josefa
Rui Mendes
Manuel Negrão
Cecília Guimarães
Judite
João Guedes
Marques
Glória de Matos
Rita Owen
João Bénard da Costa
Baron
Manuela de Freitas
Raquel
Teresa Madruga
Franzina
Isabel de Castro
Senhora de Rocha Pinto
Paulo Rocha
Doctor
Sílvia Rato
Maria Owen
José Wallenstein
Hugo Owen
Nuno Carinhas
Marcelino de Matos
Alexandre Melo
Raimundo
Carlos Manuel
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival (Paulo Branco Retrospective - 4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Score
- João Paes
- Original Title
- Francisca
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- V.O. Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, Agustina Bessa-Luís
João Paes
Elso Roque
Monique Rutler
Paulo Branco, António-Pedro Vasconcelos
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Monique Rutler
Editor
Rita Azevedo Gomes
Costume Design
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
Paulo Branco
Producer
João Paes
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Francisca.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Francisca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Francisca about?
The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.
Who directed Francisca?
Francisca was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Francisca?
The principal cast of Francisca includes Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso, Lia Gama, Rui Mendes.
When was Francisca released and how long is it?
Francisca was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Francisca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francisca was composed by João Paes.
Is Francisca based on a book or true story?
Francisca is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agustina Bessa-Luís".