

Bread
O Pão
Synopsis
Each day, Man must work around the clock to produce and acquire bread: throwing the seeds into earth, helping the breeding of the corn, the corn's recolt, transport to the mills – traditional or industrial ones – manipulation of the flour into actual bread, transport to a variety of locations and consumers. And then, after the consumption, the cycle restarts.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Il Cinema Ritrovato (2K Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- O Pão
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Federação Nacional dos Produtores de Trigo (FNIM)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Producer
Manoel de Oliveira
Director of Photography
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Manoel de Oliveira
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bread.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bread
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bread about?
Each day, Man must work around the clock to produce and acquire bread: throwing the seeds into earth, helping the breeding of the corn, the corn's recolt, transport to the mills – traditional or industrial ones – manipulation of the flour into actual bread, transport to a variety of locations and consumers. And then, after the consumption, the cycle restarts.
Who directed Bread?
Bread was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Bread?
The principal cast of Bread includes Not specified.
When was Bread released and how long is it?
Bread was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 59m.
