The Convent
O Convento
Synopsis
The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira, Agustina Bessa-Luís
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi, Igor Stravinsky, Sofiya Gubaydulina
- Original Title
- O Convento
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- La Sept Cinéma, Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, Agustina Bessa-Luís
Toshirō Mayuzumi, Igor Stravinsky, Sofiya Gubaydulina
Mário Barroso
Valérie Loiseleux, Manoel de Oliveira
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Paulo Branco
Producer
Manoel de Oliveira
Writer
Mário Barroso
Director of Photography
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Manoel de Oliveira
Editor
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Zé Branco
Production Design
Ana Vaz da Silva
Production Design
Agustina Bessa-Luís
Writer
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
Igor Stravinsky
Original Music Composer
Sofiya Gubaydulina
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Convent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Convent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Convent about?
The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.
Who directed The Convent?
The Convent was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in The Convent?
The principal cast of The Convent includes Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira, João Bénard da Costa.
When was The Convent released and how long is it?
The Convent was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Convent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Convent was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi, Igor Stravinsky, Sofiya Gubaydulina.