Young Mr. Cunhal
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The revolutionary Álvaro Cunhal, symbol of Portuguese communism and political giant of the 20th century. He is nothing less than a larger-than-life figure, now examined by João Botelho’s camera, in a detective-minded film, in which the early years of the life of the historic leader of the Portuguese Communist Party are explored. In between, excerpts from his own books are staged for the spectator.
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Cast
13 people
Margarida Vila-Nova
Narradora
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João Pedro Vaz
Narrador
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Gonçalo Norton
Jovem Cunhal
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Manuel Rato
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Alexandra Sargento
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João Botelho Director · João Ribeiro Cinematographer Susana Moura Costume designer
First release May 1, 2022 · Produced in Portugal · Original title O Jovem Cunhal
Production
Ar de Filmes
Production
Portugal
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Languages
Original title
O Jovem Cunhal
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Portugal · May 1, 2022
Limited theatrical · Indie Lisboa
No release date listed for United States.
Portugal
June 9, 2022 · Limited theatrical · Porto
September 15, 2022 · Theatrical
September 16, 2022 · Limited theatrical · Cineteatro de Loulé
September 30, 2022 · Limited theatrical · Cinemateca Portuguesa
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