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Party (1996)

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Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: A married couple, Leonor and Rogerio, celebrate their tenth anniversary together by holding a wild party in the Azores. During the course of the party Leonor is aggressively pursued by an aging... A married couple, Leonor and Rogerio, celebrate their tenth anniversary together by holding a wild party in the Azores. During the course of the party Leonor is aggressively pursued by an aging playboy, Michel. This leads to a game of cat and mouse with fascinating effects for all down the road. An intriguing look at sexual politics from veteran director Oliveira, who was in his late eighties while directing this film. [More]

Starring: Michel Piccoli, Irene Papas, Rogerio Samora, Leonor Silveira

Starring: Michel Piccoli, Irene Papas, Rogerio Samora, Leonor Silveira

Director: Manoel de Oliveira

Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Screenwriter: Agustina Bessa-Luis, Manoel de Oliveira
Producer: Paulo Branco

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May 8, 2001

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  • Leonor and Rogerio host a party at their seaside villa to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. As the party wears on, Leonor finds herself pursued by Michel, an aging lothario with power and a razor sharp wit. The game of cat and mouse accelerates leading to a wild and surprising revelation from the passive husband Rogerio. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira (Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize winner, "Voyage to the Beginning of the World").
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    The film appeals to the intellect to answer its questions about love, but fails to be appealing emotionally.

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