The battle of the sexes? The forces of despair and seduction? On S. Miguel in the Azores, Rogério, a young man with old money, and his enigmatic wife Leonor host a garden party at their villa. The intriguing guests are an older unmarried couple, the philosophical and observant Irene, and Michel, a roué. While Rogério and Irene talk, Michel and Leonor go down to the sea. The conversations upset Rogério and capture Leonor's imagination. Five years later, the four dine at the villa. Michel and Leonor again leave the other two. Intentions and undercurrents are subtle. One of the four proves strong, one weak, and two must choose. Wind and rain bring down the curtain on both acts.
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Michel Piccoli
Michel
Known for
We Have a Pope
Contempt
Irene Papas
Irene
Known for
The Odyssey
Z
Leonor Silveira
Leonor
Known for
The Strange Case of Angelica
Rogério Samora
Rogério
Known for
Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One
April Captains
Sofia Alves
Rapariga
Also in
Star Hill
The Secret
Ricardo Trêpa
Known for
The Strange Case of Angelica
Manoel de Oliveira Director · Agustina Bessa-Luís Writer Jacques Parsi Writer
First release June 27, 1996 · Produced in France, Portugal · Languages French, Portuguese
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Gemini Films
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Madragoa Filmes
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France · Portugal
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Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French · Portuguese
Release dates
Portugal · June 27, 1996
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