Abraham's Valley
| Vale Abraão | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Manoel de Oliveira |
| Produced by | Paulo Branco |
| Written by | Manoel de Oliveira (adapted from a novel by Agustina Bessa-Luís) |
| Cinematography | Mário Barroso |
Release dates |
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Running time | 187 minutes |
| Country |
France Portugal Switzerland |
| Language | Portuguese |
Abraham's Valley (Portuguese: Vale Abraão) is a 1993 Portuguese-language drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, based on a novel by Agustina Bessa-Luís. The film was selected as the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1][2]
Cast
- Leonor Silveira as Ema Cardeano Paiva
- Cécile Sanz de Alba as young Ema
- Luís Miguel Cintra as Carlos Paiva, Ema's husband
- Ruy de Carvalho as Paulino Cardeano, Ema's father
Reception
It won the Critics Award at the 1993 São Paulo International Film Festival and the Best Artistic Contribution Award at the 1993 Tokyo International Film Festival.
See also
- List of submissions to the 66th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Portuguese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ↑ Frook, John Evan (30 November 1993). "Acad inks Cates, unveils foreign-language entries". Variety. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
External links
- Abraham's Valley at the Internet Movie Database
- Vale Abraão at amordeperdicao.pt (Portuguese).
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