The Convent
The journey of Michael Padovic, an American professor who arrives with his wife, Helene, at a Portuguese convent where he expects to find the documents needed to prove his theory: Shakespeare was born in Spain; not in England.
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| Original Title | O Convento |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | France, Portugal |
| Genre | Mystery, Drama |
| Director | Manoel de Oliveira |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (27 votes) |
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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
— MovieFinder Editorial
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