A 96-year-old dean of contemporary film directors engages in a dialogue with João Bénard da Costa about the essence of filmmaking and artistic creation.
“Manoel de Oliveira and João Bénard da Costa in a conversation filmed by Rita Azevedo Gomes”
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A 96-year-old dean of contemporary film directors engages in a dialogue with João Bénard da Costa about the essence of filmmaking and artistic creation.
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In a museum room featuring João Vaz's 1510 oil painting 'The Annunciation', João Bénard da Costa engages in dialogue with 96-year-old director Manoel de Oliveira. Their conversation, filmed by Rita Azevedo Gomes, delves into the essence of filmmaking. They discuss the director's role, the philosophical aspects of classic movie scenes, and the interplay of color, sound, and music. The discussion also contrasts art and entertainment, drawing parallels to Leonardo da Vinci's influence on his disciples.
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Why Watch
- Meet João Bénard da Costa and Manoel de Oliveira.
- Find out about the role of color and sound in film.
- See a discussion on art versus entertainment.
Did You Know
- Joáo Bénard da Costa was the director of the Portuguese National Film Archives.
- The film features a 1510 oil painting by João Vaz titled 'The Annunciation'.
- The conversation includes a 96-year-old dean of contemporary film directors.
- The film has a duration of 121 minutes.
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Rita Azevedo Gomes directed 'The 15th Stone'.
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'The 15th Stone' has a runtime of 121 minutes.
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'The Annunciation', a 1510 oil painting by João Vaz, is featured in 'The 15th Stone'.
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