Director: Manoel de Oliveira
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Os Canibais
Language
Portuguese
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69%
Mixed
2 wins & 6 nominations
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| Country: | France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 35 min |
Description:
This unusual film exemplifies a unique genre: direct-to-film opera. Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira commissioned composer João Paes to create the score, which spans romantic, modernist, and even contemporary styles. The story begins with a seemingly conventional wedding between Viscount d'Aveleda and Marguerite, narrated by a host. However, the events that unfold in the bridal chamber are deeply bizarre, escalating into increasingly strange occurrences. The wedding guests and family engage in cannibalism and other disturbing acts.
| Alternative title: | Os Canibais |
| Release year: | 1988 |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Awards: | 🏆 2 wins & 6 nominations |
| Director: | Manoel de Oliveira |
| Type: | Movie |
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