The Glory of Filmmaking in Portugal

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Manuel Mozos
Manuel Mozos

Narrator (voice)

António Salgueiro
António Salgueiro

Himself

Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira

Himself

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A glória de fazer cinema em Portugal - Trailer - IFFR 2016

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