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Porto Santo

1997·Movie
1h 23min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Two lonely travelers, a navigator and a photographic reporter meet on the island of Porto Santo

A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
Romantic DramaIsland MysteryHistorical EchoesEnsemble Character StudyMagical RealismSecluded CommunityIntertwined DestiniesMediterranean SettingSlow-Burn Intrigue

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Is Porto Santo worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Porto Santo rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Porto Santo?

1 h 23 min

Porto Santo runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Porto Santo in?

PortugueseEnglishGerman

It was made in Portuguese, with some English, German. Produced in France, Portugal.