Photo of Manoel de Oliveira
Photo of Manoel de Oliveira

Manoel de Oliveira

“Standing still is to die; that is the point. The worst thing would be to do nothing, to be scared of acting. It would be a mistake to stand still, to not try something.”

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    ECCENTRICITIES OF A BLONDE-HAIRED GIRL

    MANOEL DE OLIVEIRA Portugal, 2009

    A small masterpiece from one of cinema’s great miniaturists, this exquisite short feature by Manoel de Oliveira is based on based on the short story by Portuguese writer Eça de Queirós. This sumptuous tale honors the sublime ardor and mysteries of love, unraveling the true image behind the fantasy.

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