Past and Present
O Passado e o Presente
Synopsis
This is an intriguing avant-garde look at what motivates the leisurely classes in Portugal, for better or worse, by director Manoel de Oliveira. Set in a spacious country home peopled with a wide-ranging cast of characters, the drama begins as the friends of a widow come to console her on the loss of her husband. But at one point, the widow goes upstairs, encounters her husband, and is faced with his accusations about the past. This event and others provide the means of revealing the petty, self-serving, egocentric, and romantic pursuits of the melange of people in the house. - Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Score
- João Paes
- Original Title
- O Passado e o Presente
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, Vicente Sanches
João Paes
Acácio de Almeida
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Vicente Sanches
Writer
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Manoel de Oliveira
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Manoel de Oliveira
Editor
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What is Past and Present about?
This is an intriguing avant-garde look at what motivates the leisurely classes in Portugal, for better or worse, by director Manoel de Oliveira. Set in a spacious country home peopled with a wide-ranging cast of characters, the drama begins as the friends of a widow come to console her on the loss of her husband. But at one point, the widow goes upstairs, encounters her husband, and is faced with his accusations about the past. This event and others provide the means of revealing the petty, self-serving, egocentric, and romantic pursuits of the melange of people in the house. - Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Who directed Past and Present?
Past and Present was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Past and Present?
The principal cast of Past and Present includes Maria de Saisset, Manuela de Freitas, Bárbara Vieira, Alberto Inácio, Pedro Pinheiro.
When was Past and Present released and how long is it?
Past and Present was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Past and Present?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Past and Present was composed by João Paes.