THE FIFTH EMPIRE
synopsis
Based on a play by José Régio, The Fifth Empire tells the story of Don Sebastian, the young Portuguese king disappeared in a battle in northern Africa. The legend announcing his return became one of the most famous myths in the history of Portugal.
international title: | The Fifth Empire |
original title: | O quinto império – Ontem como hoje |
country: | Portugal |
year: | 2004 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Manoel de Oliveira |
film run: | 127' |
screenplay: | Manoel de Oliveira |
cast: | Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Glória de Matos, Miguel Guilherme, Ruy de Carvalho, Rogério Samora |
cinematography by: | Sabine Lancelin |
film editing: | Valérie Loiseleux |
art director: | Zé Branco |
costumes designer: | Isabel Branco |
music: | Carlos Paredes |
producer: | Paulo Branco |
production: | Madragoa Filmes, Gémini Films |