
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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Joana Alves
Gil Costa, Joana Alves, Luís Porto
Gil Costa
Department Leadership Roster
Joana Alves
Director
Gil Costa
Writer
Joana Alves
Writer
Luís Porto
Writer
Gil Costa
Producer
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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.
