Capitães de Abril
Portugal, France, Italy, Spain
Synopsis
In Portugal, on the night from 24 to 25 April 1974, the radio played a forbidden song: "Grândola". It could be the insubordination of a journalist but in fact it was the starting signal of a military coup d'état that changed the history of this little country and the destiny of vast territories in Africa. To the voice of the poet José Afonso, the revolting troops took the barracks. At three o'clock in the morning, they marched toward Lisbon. Only shortly after the military putsch in Chili, the Portuguese Revolution is characterised by its adventurous and at the same time Pacifist and lyrical nature.
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Maria de Medeiros
Written by: Eve Deboise, Maria de Medeiros
Cinematography: Michel Abramowicz
Production Design: Augusti Camps Salat
Costume Design: Bina Daigeler
Make-Up & Hair: Sano de Perpessac
Original Score: Victorino d'Almeida
Cast: Frederic Pierrot (Manuel), Joaquim de Almeida (Gervasio), Stefano Accorsi (Maia), Maria de Medeiros (Antonia)
Nominations and Awards
- Feature Film Selection 2000