War
Guerra
Synopsis
The recollections of a Portuguese teacher in the present will make us follow his father, Manuel, former fighter in our colonial war and constantly tormented with those memories. He'll walk us through the depths of the physical sites that haunt him - from training barracks to the lakes and gardens of his youth and infatuation - and also to his memory's gulf - war and passion combined, entangled, in a battle that questions or howls immemorial existential doubts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Oliveira, Marta Ramos
- Screenplay & Story
- José Lopes, José Oliveira
- Original Title
- Guerra
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- OPTEC Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Oliveira, Marta Ramos
José Lopes, José Oliveira
José António Loureiro, Manuel Pinto Barros, Pedro Bessa
José Oliveira, Marta Ramos
Marta Ramos, José Oliveira, Abel Ribeiro Chaves
Department Leadership Roster
José Oliveira
Director
Marta Ramos
Director
Marta Ramos
Producer
José Oliveira
Producer
José António Loureiro
Director of Photography
Manuel Pinto Barros
Director of Photography
Pedro Bessa
Director of Photography
José Oliveira
Editor
José Lopes
Writer
Abel Ribeiro Chaves
Producer
Marta Ramos
Editor
José Oliveira
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for War.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War about?
The recollections of a Portuguese teacher in the present will make us follow his father, Manuel, former fighter in our colonial war and constantly tormented with those memories. He'll walk us through the depths of the physical sites that haunt him - from training barracks to the lakes and gardens of his youth and infatuation - and also to his memory's gulf - war and passion combined, entangled, in a battle that questions or howls immemorial existential doubts.
Who directed War?
War was directed by José Oliveira, Marta Ramos.
Who stars in War?
The principal cast of War includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Diogo Dória, José Lopes, Susana Sá, Ana Alexandre.
When was War released and how long is it?
War was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.