Porto Santo
“Two lonely travelers, a navigator and a photographic reporter meet on the island of Porto Santo”
Synopsis
A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
Top Cast
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Leonor Silveira
Fanny
Ana Zanatti
Maria
Beatriz Batarda
Mariana
Carlos Martins Medeiros
João, the Navigator
José Eduardo
Old man
João Didelet
Tourist
Luísa Barbosa
Tourist
António Cara D'Anjo
Police officer
António Plácido
Police officer
Alexandre Melo
Aircraft commander
Carlos Subtil
Flight attendant
Miguel Silva
José, Mariana's husband
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Jorge Silva
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Torcato Sepulveda, Vicente Jorge Silva
- Original Title
- Porto Santo
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Jorge Silva
Tonino Guerra, Torcato Sepulveda, Vicente Jorge Silva
Mário de Carvalho
Francisco Villa-Lobos , Vicente Jorge Silva
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Mário de Carvalho
Director of Photography
Vicente Jorge Silva
Director
Tonino Guerra
Writer
Torcato Sepulveda
Writer
Vicente Jorge Silva
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Francisco Villa-Lobos
Editor
Vicente Jorge Silva
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Porto Santo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Porto Santo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Porto Santo about?
A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
Who directed Porto Santo?
Porto Santo was directed by Vicente Jorge Silva.
Who stars in Porto Santo?
The principal cast of Porto Santo includes Leonor Silveira, Ana Zanatti, Beatriz Batarda, Carlos Martins Medeiros, José Eduardo.
When was Porto Santo released and how long is it?
Porto Santo was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.