Christopher Columbus, The Enigma
A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese. Inspired by the book "Cristóvão Colon Era Português".
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Cristóvão Colombo - O Enigma |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | France, Portugal |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Manoel de Oliveira |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the quiet tension between domestic life and the grand pursuit of historical truth. It explores obsession and the personal cost of challenging entrenched narratives, relying on the compelling dynamic between the central couple.
What lingers after the credits is the allure of the unsolved puzzle and a newfound skepticism toward textbook history. It’s a testament to how the past is always waiting to be rewritten. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
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Best enjoyed with a notebook nearby for your own theories, in a single attentive viewing.
🎭 Cast
Ricardo Trêpa
Manuel Luciano (1946-60)
Leonor Baldaque
Sílvia (1957-60)
Manoel de Oliveira
Manuel Luciano (2007)
Maria Isabel de Oliveira
Sílvia (2007)
Leonor Silveira
Mãe
Luis Miguel Cintra
Diretor Museu Porto Santo
José Pinto
Sr. José Sabino da Silva
Adelaide Teixeira
Transeunte Cuba
Carlos Saltão
Joaquim Custódia
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