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202186 minPGdocumentary

Vieirarpad

202186 minPGdocumentary

Letters exchanged between Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and Arpad Szènes from 1932 to 1961 form the basis of an intimate visual story.

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João Mário Grilo

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Letters exchanged between Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and Arpad Szènes from 1932 to 1961 form the basis of an intimate visual story.

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João Mário Grilo

João Mário Grilodirector

João Mário Grilo

João Mário Grilowriter

Inês Barreiroswriter

Suzana Borges

Suzana Borgescast

Raquel Henriques da Silvacast

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Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and Arpad Szènes exchanged letters from 1932 to 1961. Their correspondence forms the basis for introspection into their lives and artistic practices. The film combines their written words with visual elements reflecting their shared experiences. It presents a personal narrative shaped by their relationship over three decades. Through this intimate exchange, viewers can connect with the couple's creativity and the contexts that influenced it. The documentary runs for 86 minutes and was released in 2021.

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