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201616mPortugal

The Book of Everything

O Livro de Tudo

“Between the real and expectations”

Synopsis

A story about generation Y, the era of individualistic and extremely competitive people, who believe their meant to be exceptional. A generation where the unrealistic expectations rarely match reality. The story revolves around a young adult who is subject to the same circumstances and above all else wishes to be recognized by truly memorable achievements. Mota says he has been touched by god and is going to write a book about everything. In the limbo between the real world and Mota’s conscience the journey begins. The narrative oscillates between action and inertia, writing and procrastinating. The book of everything assumes an identity crisis. Mota, as other of his age, is subject to social pressure of making it big. He becomes so desperate at the reality of his life that builds a parallel one. It’s a movie about the unachievable realization of the individual.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joana Alves
Screenplay & Story
Gil Costa, Joana Alves, Luís Porto
Original Title
O Livro de Tudo
Country of Origin
Portugal
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
Escola das Artes - Universidade Católica

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joana Alves

Screenplay & Story

Gil Costa, Joana Alves, Luís Porto

Producers

Gil Costa

Department Leadership Roster

Joana Alves

Director

Gil Costa

Writer

Joana Alves

Writer

Luís Porto

Writer

Gil Costa

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Book of Everything.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Everything

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Book of Everything about?

A story about generation Y, the era of individualistic and extremely competitive people, who believe their meant to be exceptional. A generation where the unrealistic expectations rarely match reality. The story revolves around a young adult who is subject to the same circumstances and above all else wishes to be recognized by truly memorable achievements. Mota says he has been touched by god and is going to write a book about everything. In the limbo between the real world and Mota’s conscience the journey begins. The narrative oscillates between action and inertia, writing and procrastinating. The book of everything assumes an identity crisis. Mota, as other of his age, is subject to social pressure of making it big. He becomes so desperate at the reality of his life that builds a parallel one. It’s a movie about the unachievable realization of the individual.

Who directed The Book of Everything?

The Book of Everything was directed by Joana Alves.

Who stars in The Book of Everything?

The principal cast of The Book of Everything includes Ismael Calliano, Nuno Granja, Bárbara Torres, Pedro Miguel Dias.

When was The Book of Everything released and how long is it?

The Book of Everything was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 16m.