José & Pilar
José e Pilar
“The universe won't remember us. It won't remember Homer wrote The Odyssey.”
Synopsis
A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece "The Elephant's Journey", and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.
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Trailer José e Pilar - English version
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
- Original Title
- José e Pilar
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- O2 Filmes, JumpCut, El Deseo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Daniel Neves
Cláudia Rita Oliveira
Agustín Almodóvar, Fernando Meirelles, Bel Berlinck, Esther García, Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Director
Cláudia Rita Oliveira
Editor
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
Fernando Meirelles
Producer
Bel Berlinck
Producer
Esther García
Producer
Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
Producer
Daniel Neves
Director of Photography
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What is José & Pilar about?
A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece "The Elephant's Journey", and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.
Who directed José & Pilar?
José & Pilar was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
Who stars in José & Pilar?
The principal cast of José & Pilar includes José Saramago, Pilar del Río, Gael García Bernal, Gabriel García Márquez, Paco Ibáñez.
When was José & Pilar released and how long is it?
José & Pilar was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.