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The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis (2020)

4.420202h 9mPT
Drama

Directed by João Botelho

Rating

4.4/10

Runtime

2h 9m

Language

PT

Release

October 1, 2020

Director

João Botelho

Overview

Fernando Pessoa, one of the greatest writers in Portuguese, created an immense parallel world and several heteronyms so as to endure the loneliness of genius. José Saramago, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Literature, has a heteronym, Ricardo Reis, return to Portugal after a 16-year exile in Brazil. 1936 is ...

Cast

Chico Diaz

Chico Diaz

Ricardo Reis

Victoria Guerra

Victoria Guerra

Marcenda

Catarina Wallenstein

Catarina Wallenstein

Lídia

Luís Lima Barreto

Luís Lima Barreto

Fernando Pessoa

Dinarte Branco

Dinarte Branco

Colega Dirigente

João Barbosa

João Barbosa

Victor

Márcia Breia

Márcia Breia

Vizinha 1

Luísa Cruz

Luísa Cruz

Vizinha 2

Gustavo Vargas

Gustavo Vargas

Rámon

Luís Lucas

Luís Lucas

Velho 1

Ricardo Aibéo

Ricardo Aibéo

Dirigente Sindical

Marcello Urgeghe

Marcello Urgeghe

Doctor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis (2020), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fernando Pessoa, one of the greatest writers in Portuguese, created an immense parallel world and several heteronyms so as to endure the loneliness of genius. José Saramago, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Literature, has a heteronym, Ricardo Reis, return to Portugal after a 16-year exile in Brazil. 1936 is a perilous year with Mussolini’s fascism, Hitler’s Nazism, Spain’s Civil War and Salazar’s New State in Portugal. And Fernando Pessoa meets his creation, Reis. Two women, Lídia and Marcenda, are Reis’ carnal and impossible passions. “Life and Death as one” allows for literature and cinema.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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