Towers & Comets movie poster

Towers & Comets

December 1, 2012 1h 1m

Originally released in 2012. Towers & Comets is a documentary film. directed by Gonçalo Tocha. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roriz Mendes and Sophie Barbara

Synopsis

Director Gonçalo Tocha and sound engineer Didio Pestana continue portraying different parts of Portugal, as they did in his previous film, "It's the Earth, not the Moon" (2011). Now the filmmakers travel to Guimarães, considered the cradle of the nation, and recently named European Capital of Culture. The film focuses on the architectural and urban changes the city has undergone over time, especially the emblematic Plaza Guimaraes, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From interviews, the filmmakers trace the influence of these changes in the daily lives of the people

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 1m 61 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Fundação Cidade Guimarães

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towers & Comets about?

Director Gonçalo Tocha and sound engineer Didio Pestana continue portraying different parts of Portugal, as they did in his previous film, "It's the Earth, not the Moon" (2011). Now the filmmakers...

Who directed Towers & Comets?

Towers & Comets was directed by Gonçalo Tocha.

How long is Towers & Comets?

Towers & Comets has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).

When was Towers & Comets released?

Towers & Comets was released on December 1, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Towers & Comets?

The main cast of Towers & Comets includes Roriz Mendes, Sophie Barbara.