| Description |
1 videodisc (147 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0. |
| Language |
Portuguese dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Note |
Title from sell sheet. |
| Cast |
Sonia Bandeira, Fabio Oliveira, Joaquim Carvalho. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture 2008. |
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Release date: Dec. 18, 2012. |
| Summary |
In the heart of Portugal, amid the mountains, the month of August is abuzz with people and activity. Emigrants return home, set off fireworks, fight fires, sing karaoke, hurl themselves from bridges, hunt wild boar, drink beer, and make babies. This film is a blend of visuals, sound and music that follows the strange relationship between a father, a daughter and a nephew in a traveling pop band. |
| Note |
Special features: Carnival: looking for Paulo 'Miller' (2008, 22 minutes), a short film originally intended for "Our beloved month of August"; short films by Miguel Gomes: Canticle of all creatures (2010, 21 minutes), Kalkitos (2002, 19 minutes), 31/Thirty-one means trouble (2001, 27 minutes); deleted scenes; theatrical trailers. |
| Subject |
Musical groups -- Portugal -- Drama.
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August (Month) -- Portugal -- Drama.
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Families -- Portugal -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Nonfiction films.
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| Added Author |
Gomes, Miguel, 1972-
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Bandeira, Sónia.
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Oliveira, Fábio.
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Carvalho, Joaquim.
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Cinema Guild.
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| Standard No. |
881164000583 |
| Music No. |
CG 000131 Cinema Guild |
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