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A Caixa

  • 19941994
  • 1h 33m
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6.8/10
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A Caixa (1994)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Stories of various individuals living in a poor district of Lisbon are intertwined with the sad life of a blind street vendor whose only means of support is his elm box.Stories of various individuals living in a poor district of Lisbon are intertwined with the sad life of a blind street vendor whose only means of support is his elm box.Stories of various individuals living in a poor district of Lisbon are intertwined with the sad life of a blind street vendor whose only means of support is his elm box.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
410
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Manoel de Oliveira
  • Writers
    • Prista Monteiro(based on the play by)
    • Manoel de Oliveira(adaptation, scenario and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Luís Miguel Cintra
    • Glicínia Quartin
    • Ruy de Carvalho
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  • Director
    • Manoel de Oliveira
  • Writers
    • Prista Monteiro(based on the play by)
    • Manoel de Oliveira(adaptation, scenario and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Luís Miguel Cintra
    • Glicínia Quartin
    • Ruy de Carvalho
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Luís Miguel Cintra
    Luís Miguel Cintra
    • Blind Manas Blind Man
    Glicínia Quartin
    • Old Womanas Old Woman
    Ruy de Carvalho
    Ruy de Carvalho
    • Taverneras Taverner
    Beatriz Batarda
    Beatriz Batarda
    • Daughteras Daughter
    Diogo Dória
    Diogo Dória
    • Friendas Friend
    Isabel Ruth
    Isabel Ruth
    • Saleswomanas Saleswoman
    Filipe Cochofel
    • Son-in-Lawas Son-in-Law
    Sofia Alves
    Sofia Alves
    • Prostituteas Prostitute
    Mestre Duarte Costa
    • Guitar Playeras Guitar Player
    Paula Seabra
    • Pregnant Womanas Pregnant Woman
    Miguel Guilherme
    Miguel Guilherme
    • Man 1as Man 1
    António Fonseca
    António Fonseca
    • Man 2as Man 2
    Rogério Samora
    Rogério Samora
    • Man 3as Man 3
    Tiago Henriques
    • Grandsonas Grandson
    Gilberto Gonçalves
    • Crippledas Crippled
    Rogério Vieira
    • Guardas Guard
    Júlia Buisel
    • Naif Painteras Naif Painter
    Sharon Ahrens
    • Tourist 1as Tourist 1
    • Director
      • Manoel de Oliveira
    • Writers
      • Prista Monteiro(based on the play by)
      • Manoel de Oliveira(adaptation, scenario and dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    Stories of various individuals living in a poor district of Lisbon are intertwined with the sad life of a blind street vendor whose only means of support is his elm box.
    • blindness
    • based on play
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
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      A Gaívota
      Written and Performed by Isabel Ruth

    User reviews3

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    10/10
    The less boring Oliveira film...
    Certainly a masterpiece... The old Manoel de Oliveira presented us with a fine comedy, where everything falls apart, very dark humour and questions on the human nature.

    The best of Oliveira, even for those who don't like his work.
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    • bucklkraxn
    • Mar 18, 2003

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 1994 (Portugal)
    • Countries of origin
      • Portugal
      • France
    • Official site
      • Madragoa Films
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • La caja
    • Filming locations
      • Mouraria, Lisbon, Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Madragoa Filmes
      • Gemini Films
      • La Sept Cinéma
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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