Voyage to the Beginning of the World

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Summaries

Manoel is an aging film director who travels with his film crew through Portugal in search of the origins of Afonso, a famous French actor whose father emigrated from Portugal to France. In the process, he remembers his own youth.

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Keywords
  • father
  • star died before release
  • lead actor's last film
  • autobiographical
  • reference to spanish civil war
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date May 15, 1997
Countries of origin France Portugal
Official sites Gemini Films Madragoa Filmes
Language French Portuguese
Filming locations Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Production companies Gemini Films Madragoa Filmes Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual (IPACA)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

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