Gebo And The Shadow
– Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his fam..
Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
26 Sep 2012
French
Manoel de Oliveira
Raul Brandão (play), Manoel de Oliveira (screenplay)
Michael Lonsdale, Claudia Cardinale, Jeanne Moreau, Leonor Silveira
Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.
1 win & 7 nominations.
The Cinema Guild