

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen(1972)
“I think my film represents above all the proof to those who want to understand and accept it, that poetry can’t be filmed, that it is useless to try” - João César Monteiro
Movie: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
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“I think my film represents above all the proof to those who want to understand and accept it, that poetry can’t be filmed, that it is useless to try” - João César Monteiro
Release Date
1972-01-31
Average
6.2
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
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Languages:
Português
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