O Herói (2004)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 37min
- Drama, War
- 13 May 2004 (Portugal)
- Movie
A 20-year veteran of the Angolan civil war returns to the capital city of Luanda where he faces the challenges of assimilation and survival.
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- 6 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Makena Diop | ... |
Vitorio
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Milton 'Santo' Coelho | ... |
Manu
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Maria Ceiça | ... |
Maria Bárbara aka Judite
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Patrícia Bull | ... |
Joana
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Neusa Borges | ... |
Flora
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Raúl Rosário |
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Prospero Joao |
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Orlando Sérgio | ... |
Minister
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| Fernando Lupach | ... |
(as Fernando Ferreira)
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| Catarina Matos | ... |
Rute
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Miguel Hurst | ... |
Doctor Luís
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Thierry Darrigrand | ... |
Doctor Thierry
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Nelo Helder |
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Adelino Caracol |
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João Carlos Miguel |
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Mateus Salvador | ... |
Manu's Father
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Directed by
| Zézé Gamboa | ||
Written by
| Carla Baptista | ... | () |
| Pierre-Marie Goulet | ... | () |
| Fernando Vendrell | ... | () |
Produced by
| François d'Artemare | ... | co-producer |
| Catarina Fortes | ... | executive producer |
| Tony Gamboa | ... | co-producer |
| Fernando Vendrell | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Linx | ||
| Diederik Wissels | ||
Cinematography by
| Mario Masini | ||
Editing by
| Anna Ruiz | ||
Editorial Department
| Pascal Latil | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Lucha d'Orey | ||
Costume Design by
| Lucha d'Orey | ||
Makeup Department
| Ian Swann | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Paula Ribas | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nuno Milagre | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Cesário Monteiro | ... | poster design |
Sound Department
| Gita Cerveira | ... | sound |
| François Fayard | ... | sound editor |
| François Groult | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jean-Marc Mouligne | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Mateus Salvador | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Luís Apura | ... | gaffer |
| João Guerra | ... | assistant camera |
| Rui Xavier | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Telmo Churro | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Taylor Krauss | ... | intern |
| Cesário Monteiro | ... | graphic artist/poster |
Production Companies
Distributors
- O Bosque Secreto (2006) (World-wide)
- O Bosque Secreto (2007) (Portugal) (DVD)
- O Bosque Secreto (2006) (Portugal) (DVD)
- Diorama (2006) (Spain)
- California Newsreel (2005) (United States)
- FBF Filmes (2005) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- California Newsreel (2005) (United States) (theatrical)
- Eurozoom (2005) (France) (theatrical)
Special Effects
- Irmã Lúcia Efeitos Especiais (visual effects)
Other Companies
Storyline
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When he was 15, Vitório was recruited by Angolan army, where he would stay for two decades fighting. In his last mission, he was hit by a mine and lost a leg. After a long time waiting, he finally manages to secure a prothesis. With no job and unable to find his family, he faces indifference and mockery. One night, while sleeping on the street, somebody steals his prothesis. But he finds support on three people: the prostitute Judith, the boy Manu and Joana, Manu's teacher. Written by lukejoplin@infolink.com.br |
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