Tebas
Synopsis
Free adaptation of Sophocles classic tragedy “King Oedipus” crossed with Jack Kerouac's classic “On the Road”. The starting point is the loss of identity of a generation of Portuguese emigrants. Tebas tells the story of a young man who, looking for his origins, departs from Paris to Portugal with a beatnik truck driver. The film is a voyage into the strange depths of Portugal in the form of surreal road-movie.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo Areias
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Camisão, Rodrigo Areias
- Original Score
- Paulo Furtado
- Original Title
- Tebas
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Tráfico Audiovisual
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo Areias
Bernardo Camisão, Rodrigo Areias
Paulo Furtado
Paulo Abreu
Tomás Baltazar
Rodrigo Areias, Luís Araújo
Department Leadership Roster
Rodrigo Areias
Director
Bernardo Camisão
Screenplay
Rodrigo Areias
Screenplay
Rodrigo Areias
Producer
Luís Araújo
Producer
Paulo Abreu
Director of Photography
Tomás Baltazar
Editor
Ricardo Preto
Production Design
Susana Abreu
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tebas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tebas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tebas about?
Free adaptation of Sophocles classic tragedy “King Oedipus” crossed with Jack Kerouac's classic “On the Road”. The starting point is the loss of identity of a generation of Portuguese emigrants. Tebas tells the story of a young man who, looking for his origins, departs from Paris to Portugal with a beatnik truck driver. The film is a voyage into the strange depths of Portugal in the form of surreal road-movie.
Who directed Tebas?
Tebas was directed by Rodrigo Areias.
Who stars in Tebas?
The principal cast of Tebas includes Gilberto Oliveira, Nuno Melo, David Almeida, Paulo Furtado, Vítor Correia.
When was Tebas released and how long is it?
Tebas was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Tebas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tebas was composed by Paulo Furtado.