Pare, Escute, Olhe
"The announcement to build a dam threatens the centuries-old railway line from Tua"
Originally released in 2009. Pare, Escute, Olhe is a documentary film. directed by Jorge Pelicano.
Synopsis
December 1991. Half of the century-old Tua railway, that circulates between Bragança e Mirandela, is shut down by a political decision. Fifteen years later, the train's whistle echoes in the memory of the people from Trás-os-Montes. This decision cut the development of the country and increased disparities between the coastal and inland of Portugal, making it the most centralist country in Western Europe. Now, the trains that still wind through the idyllic valley of Tua is threatened by a dam, which would flood what is considered one of the most beautiful railway lines of Europe. The people stood, isolated, in the only district in the country without a single motorway mile.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$57K
Production budget
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $57,000
Production Companies
- SIC Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pare, Escute, Olhe about?
December 1991. Half of the century-old Tua railway, that circulates between Bragança e Mirandela, is shut down by a political decision. Fifteen years later, the train's whistle echoes in the memor...
Who directed Pare, Escute, Olhe?
Pare, Escute, Olhe was directed by Jorge Pelicano.
How long is Pare, Escute, Olhe?
Pare, Escute, Olhe has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Pare, Escute, Olhe released?
Pare, Escute, Olhe was released on October 22, 2009 in theaters.