The 15th Stone
"Manoel de Oliveira and João Bénard da Costa in a conversation filmed by Rita Azevedo Gomes"
Originally released in 2007. The 15th Stone is a documentary film. directed by Rita Azevedo Gomes. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Manoel de Oliveira and João Bénard da Costa
Synopsis
Joáo Bénard da Costa, director of the Portuguese National Film Archives [deceased in 2009], interviews the dean of contemporaneous film directors [96-years-old then]. Two humanists of different philosophical backgrounds, both with their long, entire lives dedicated to culture in general (music, painting, literature) and to film in particular, discuss freely, sometimes haltingly, the director's power as a creator or a magician, the philosophy beyond particular scenes in classic movies, film technique, the importance of color, sound and music to films, art versus entertainment, and much more. Their talk takes place in a museum room, seating in front of "The Annunciation" (a 1510 oil painting by João Vaz, a Portuguese artist), which eventually leads to a discussion of 'Leonardo da Vinci', and the relationship between a trend-setter master and his disciples.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- LX Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 15th Stone about?
Joáo Bénard da Costa, director of the Portuguese National Film Archives [deceased in 2009], interviews the dean of contemporaneous film directors [96-years-old then]. Two humanists of different p...
Who directed The 15th Stone?
The 15th Stone was directed by Rita Azevedo Gomes.
How long is The 15th Stone?
The 15th Stone has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The 15th Stone released?
The 15th Stone was released on October 26, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 15th Stone?
The main cast of The 15th Stone includes Manoel de Oliveira, João Bénard da Costa.