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    José and Pilar

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    José e Pilar
    Spain/Portugal/Brazil
    2010     Biography documentary    
    1h 57min
    Original lang: Spanish, Portuguese
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    "José and Pilar", a documentary by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes, is a deeply moving story about love, loss and literature. It follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Rio. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his last masterpiece, The Elephant's Journey and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.

    "José and Pilar" reveals the hidden Saramago, unravels any preconceived notions about him, and proves that genius and simplicity are indeed compatible. It is a funny and touching portrait on the endurance of the artistic spirit. A glimpse into the life of one of the greatest creators of the 20th century, it shows us that, as Saramago says, "There is always another way to say everything."

    Directed byMiguel Gonçalves Mendes

    Featuring

    Joao Afonso
    Àngels Barceló
    Gael García Bernal
    Fernando Meirelles
    + MORE

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    Trailer (orig. ver. with Eng. subt.)

    11 years ago

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