Encontros
Originally released in 2006. Encontros is a documentary film. directed by Pierre-Marie Goulet.
Starring Paulo Rocha, Virgínia Dias, and José Mário Branco
Synopsis
Mesmerized by the songs of Peroguarda villagers in southern Portugal’s Alentejo region, young Portuguese modern poet Antonio Reis, Corsican researcher of Portuguese folk music Michel Giacometti, and film director Paulo Rocha visited the village one after another in the late 1950s. This work refreshes the soul and flows with songs and poetry seeped in sadness, as well as the atmosphere of the quiet sea and village, fields adorned with vibrant red flowers, and roads traveled by Reis and the others, while interspersing images from Paulo Rocha’s films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encontros about?
Mesmerized by the songs of Peroguarda villagers in southern Portugal’s Alentejo region, young Portuguese modern poet Antonio Reis, Corsican researcher of Portuguese folk music Michel Giacometti, ...
Who directed Encontros?
Encontros was directed by Pierre-Marie Goulet.
How long is Encontros?
Encontros has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Encontros released?
Encontros was released on July 7, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Encontros?
The main cast of Encontros includes Paulo Rocha, Virgínia Dias, José Mário Branco, Manuel António Pina.