Lusitanian Illusion
Originally released in 2010. Lusitanian Illusion is a documentary/history film. directed by João Canijo. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring António de Oliveira Salazar, Américo Tomás, and Hanna Schygulla
Synopsis
Images and sounds expose the duality of Portugal during the days of WW2: a peaceful, god-loving, rural country, providing an escape route for over one hundred thousand European refugees to the Americas; and a political and cultural elite that disguised their Nazi inclinations just enough to play its neutral role in international politics.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
António de Oliveira Salazar
as Self (archive footage)
Américo Tomás
as Self - President of the Republic (archive footage)
Hanna Schygulla
as Erika Mann (voice)
Rüdiger Vogler
as Alfred Döblin (voice)
Christian Patey
as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (voice)
Annabella
as Self (archive footage)
Danielle Darrieux
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Jouvet
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Montgomery
as Self (archive footage)
Madeleine Ozeray
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Periferia Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lusitanian Illusion about?
Images and sounds expose the duality of Portugal during the days of WW2: a peaceful, god-loving, rural country, providing an escape route for over one hundred thousand European refugees to the Amer...
Who directed Lusitanian Illusion?
Lusitanian Illusion was directed by João Canijo.
How long is Lusitanian Illusion?
Lusitanian Illusion has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Lusitanian Illusion released?
Lusitanian Illusion was released on April 22, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lusitanian Illusion?
The main cast of Lusitanian Illusion includes António de Oliveira Salazar, Américo Tomás, Hanna Schygulla, Rüdiger Vogler, Christian Patey.