Christopher Columbus, The Enigma
"Life is the journey, life is the enigma..."
Originally released in 2007. Christopher Columbus, The Enigma is a drama/history film. directed by Manoel de Oliveira. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ricardo Trêpa, Leonor Baldaque, and Manoel de Oliveira
Synopsis
A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese. Inspired by the book "Cristóvão Colon Era Português".
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ricardo Trêpa
as Manuel Luciano (1946-60)
Leonor Baldaque
as Sílvia (1957-60)
Manoel de Oliveira
as Manuel Luciano (2007)
Maria Isabel de Oliveira
as Sílvia (2007)
Leonor Silveira
as Mãe
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Diretor Museu Porto Santo
José Pinto
as Sr. José Sabino da Silva
Adelaide Teixeira
as Transeunte Cuba
Carlos Saltão
Joaquim Custódia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Filmes do Tejo II
- Les Films de l'Après-Midi
- Ministério da Cultura
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Columbus, The Enigma about?
A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese. Inspired by the book "Cristóvão Colon Era Português".
Who directed Christopher Columbus, The Enigma?
Christopher Columbus, The Enigma was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
How long is Christopher Columbus, The Enigma?
Christopher Columbus, The Enigma has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Christopher Columbus, The Enigma released?
Christopher Columbus, The Enigma was released on September 6, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Christopher Columbus, The Enigma?
The main cast of Christopher Columbus, The Enigma includes Ricardo Trêpa, Leonor Baldaque, Manoel de Oliveira, Maria Isabel de Oliveira, Leonor Silveira.