The Letter
Originally released in 1999. The Letter is a drama film. directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Starring Chiara Mastroianni, Pedro Abrunhosa, and Antoine Chappey
Synopsis
A well-bred, lovely, spiritual, sad young woman marries an attentive physician who loves her. She feels affection but no love. Soon after, without design, she falls in love with Pedro Abrunhosa, a poet and performance artist. He also loves her. She keeps her distance from him, confessing her love to a friend who is a nun and, later, to her husband. Hunger for her love and jealousy consume him; she attends him as he wastes away. With his death, she can marry and express her passion, but what she does and how she explains herself, particularly to her cloistered friend, is at the heart of the film. Glimpses of convent life and of Abrunhosa on stage give contrast and mute comment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Chiara Mastroianni
as Mme de Clèves
Pedro Abrunhosa
as Pedro Abrunhosa
Antoine Chappey
as M. de Clèves
Leonor Silveira
as La religieuse
Maria João Pires
as Maria João Pires
Luís Miguel Cintra
as M. da Silva
Stanislas Merhar
as François de Guise
Ricardo Trêpa
as Intrus
Anny Romand
as Mme de Silva
Françoise Fabian
as Mme de Chartres
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gemini Films
- Wanda Films
- Madragoa Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Letter about?
A well-bred, lovely, spiritual, sad young woman marries an attentive physician who loves her. She feels affection but no love. Soon after, without design, she falls in love with Pedro Abrunhosa, a ...
Who directed The Letter?
The Letter was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
How long is The Letter?
The Letter has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Letter released?
The Letter was released on September 22, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Letter?
The main cast of The Letter includes Chiara Mastroianni, Pedro Abrunhosa, Antoine Chappey, Leonor Silveira, Maria João Pires.