What is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Release date
- Aug 20, 1976
- Genres
- Drama
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The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A troupe of traveling players enters an aristocratic palace amid a 1975 agricultural strike in Alentejo.”
- marks the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship
- explores the post-Carnation Revolution world and its contradictions
- features a narrative linked to political unrest and historical context that may require close attention
- takes place in a harsh and specific setting
Watch it if you are interested in Portuguese militant cinema and historical drama following the Carnation Revolution.
The film contains dramatic elements and themes related to political strikes and historical contradictions.
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When was the film released?
The film was released in 1976, with a release date listed in Portugal as 04/08/1977.
Where does the story take place?
The action takes place in Alentejo in 1975, within an open space, harsh heat, and the palace of Don Gonzalo.
Who is Don Gonzalo?
Don Gonzalo is an old aristocrat who is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts.
What historical backdrop is featured in the film?
The film explores the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions, following the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship.
What genre is the film?
The film is categorized as a drama.
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