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Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte

1981Movie1 h 18 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, melancholic movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Luís - ex-student in Lisbon and ex-combatant in Africa - finds, after returning, Maria, secretary who has a relationship with António. He lives in a palace with his children, two old aunts and a Dominican friar, a former missionary.

Feels like

  • Portuguese Drama
  • Post-War Readjustment
  • Intertwined Relationships
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Family Secrets
  • Character Study
  • Existential Themes
  • Palace Setting
  • Somber Tone

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
João Matos Silva
Written by
Álvaro Guerra, Fernando Matos Silva, João Matos Silva
Produced by
Fernando Matos Silva

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 17, 1981 · 1 h 18 min · Portuguese

Released
September 17, 1981
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte worth watching?"

Questions about Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Antes a Sorte Que Tal Morte in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.