Fragments of an Alms-Film
Fragmentos de um Filme-Esmola
Synopsis
Maria works in a German umbrella factory as the foreman of the production sector. João Lucas has given up on living a normal life and practically lives in bed, in the midst of green plants. His father expressly desired that his son film this eccentric daily life in 8 mm format. Maria’s wages are dilapidated to the last penny by this amateur, monstrous, family movie production.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João César Monteiro
- Screenplay & Story
- João César Monteiro
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Original Title
- Fragmentos de um Filme-Esmola
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João César Monteiro
João César Monteiro, Aeschylus, André Breton, Fernando Ponce, James Joyce
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Acácio de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
João César Monteiro
Director
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
João César Monteiro
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fragments of an Alms-Film
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What is Fragments of an Alms-Film about?
Maria works in a German umbrella factory as the foreman of the production sector. João Lucas has given up on living a normal life and practically lives in bed, in the midst of green plants. His father expressly desired that his son film this eccentric daily life in 8 mm format. Maria’s wages are dilapidated to the last penny by this amateur, monstrous, family movie production.
Who directed Fragments of an Alms-Film?
Fragments of an Alms-Film was directed by João César Monteiro.
Who stars in Fragments of an Alms-Film?
The principal cast of Fragments of an Alms-Film includes Manuela de Freitas, João Perry, Luís Miguel Cintra, Dalila Rocha, Fernando Ducla Soares.
When was Fragments of an Alms-Film released and how long is it?
Fragments of an Alms-Film was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Fragments of an Alms-Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fragments of an Alms-Film was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.