Life Is Beautiful
A Vida É Bela.?!
Synopsis
Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
Top Cast
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Canto e Castro
Comandante Orlando Câmara
Helena Isabel
Flora
João Lagarto
Sócio da Súcia
Nicolau Breyner
Hipólito do Ó
Vítor Norte
Luís da Silveira
Virgílio Castelo
Teodoro Galã
Margarida Carpinteiro
Ifigénia
Rui Mendes
Ex-Carbonário
Henrique Viana
Magalhães
Io Appolloni
Françoise-Marie
Maria Emília Correia
CAT's Administrative Assistant
Júlio César
Adelaide João
D. Aurora, the Midwife
Henrique Espírito Santo
Minister at Photo Session (uncredited)
José Eduardo
Alferes Trotineta
Mário Jacques
Major
Luís Galvão Teles
Priest
Benjamim Falcão
Minister of Trade
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luís Galvão Teles
- Screenplay & Story
- Luís Galvão Teles
- Original Title
- A Vida É Bela.?!
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luís Galvão Teles
Luís Galvão Teles
Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Department Leadership Roster
Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Editor
Luís Galvão Teles
Director
Luís Galvão Teles
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is Beautiful
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What is Life Is Beautiful about?
Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
Who stars in Life Is Beautiful?
The principal cast of Life Is Beautiful includes Canto e Castro, Helena Isabel, João Lagarto, Nicolau Breyner, Vítor Norte.
When was Life Is Beautiful released and how long is it?
Life Is Beautiful was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.