A Friendly Handshake
En une poignée de mains amies
Synopsis
From the bridges of Porto to its estuary, two men are paying tribute to the elegant Douro River. Through Luís de Camões and Prince Henry the Navigator, through its Viking ships and dizzying bridges, the Douro is a great witness to the history and culture of Portugal. Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira are walking alongside while reciting a poem written by de Oliveira himself. During their walk, they reflect upon documentary-making, the charm of the river, and what it represents to them.
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- Director
- Jean Rouch, Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- En une poignée de mains amies
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch, Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Jérôme Blumberg
Françoise Belloux
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rouch
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Françoise Belloux
Editor
Jérôme Blumberg
Director of Photography
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What is A Friendly Handshake about?
From the bridges of Porto to its estuary, two men are paying tribute to the elegant Douro River. Through Luís de Camões and Prince Henry the Navigator, through its Viking ships and dizzying bridges, the Douro is a great witness to the history and culture of Portugal. Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira are walking alongside while reciting a poem written by de Oliveira himself. During their walk, they reflect upon documentary-making, the charm of the river, and what it represents to them.
Who directed A Friendly Handshake?
A Friendly Handshake was directed by Jean Rouch, Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in A Friendly Handshake?
The principal cast of A Friendly Handshake includes Manoel de Oliveira, Jean Rouch.
When was A Friendly Handshake released and how long is it?
A Friendly Handshake was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 35m.