Cântico Final
Synopsis
Mário Gonçalves, a high school teacher threatened with death due to cancer, spends the last days of his life in the village where he was born, in the heart of Serra da Estrela. There, he expresses his talent as a painter in the intimate decoration of an abandoned chapel. This is also the twilight hour of rebellious memories: love and precariousness, choices and contingency, perennial dissatisfaction...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Teatro Rosa Damasceno - V Festival de Cinema de Santarém
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Guimarães
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Guimarães
- Original Score
- Joly Braga Santos
- Original Title
- Cântico Final
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Guimarães
Manuel Guimarães, Vergílio Ferreira
Joly Braga Santos
Abel Escoto
Dórdio Guimarães, Manuel Guimarães
Manuel Guimarães
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Guimarães
Producer
Abel Escoto
Director of Photography
Dórdio Guimarães
Editor
Manuel Guimarães
Editor
Manuel Guimarães
Screenplay
Manuel Guimarães
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cântico Final
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cântico Final about?
Mário Gonçalves, a high school teacher threatened with death due to cancer, spends the last days of his life in the village where he was born, in the heart of Serra da Estrela. There, he expresses his talent as a painter in the intimate decoration of an abandoned chapel. This is also the twilight hour of rebellious memories: love and precariousness, choices and contingency, perennial dissatisfaction...
Who directed Cântico Final?
Cântico Final was directed by Manuel Guimarães.
Who stars in Cântico Final?
The principal cast of Cântico Final includes Ruy de Carvalho, Ana Zanatti, Benjamim Falcão, Simone de Oliveira, Rui Luís.
When was Cântico Final released and how long is it?
Cântico Final was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Cântico Final?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cântico Final was composed by Joly Braga Santos.
Is Cântico Final based on a book or true story?
Cântico Final is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vergílio Ferreira".