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The Convent (O Convento)

The Convent (O Convento) (1995)

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Release Date: Dec 1, 1995 Wide

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The musings of internationally renowned Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveiera on the power of thought and desire, and on good and evil, provide the underlying themes for this interesting reworking of the story of Faust. The story centers on the unconventional American professor, Michael Padovic, and his stunningly beautiful wife, Helene, who journey to an eerie Portuguese convent to prove that Shakespeare was in reality, a Jewish Spaniard. They journey to the spooky old convent of Arrabida

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary, Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Manoel de Oliveira

Apr 3, 2007

Wellspring Media Inc.

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Always literate, visually appealing, and soulful... .

January 7, 2011 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
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This film was created by complete monkeys.

September 3, 2002 Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | Comments (3)
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Creepy, but for some reason I get the feeling that the movie was made only to justify Catherine & John's Portugal island vacation. Luv CD always.

May 8, 2011
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(*** 1/2): I like these type of films. It is exotic, smart and I feel that the direction in this film is near-perfect.

September 29, 2006
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