The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis 2020
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SplatFernando Pessoa, one of the greatest writers in Portuguese, created an immense parallel world and several heteronyms so as to endure the loneliness of genius. José Saramago, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Literature, has a heteronym, Ricardo Reis, return to Portugal after a 16-year exile in Brazil. 1936 is a perilous year with Mussolini’s fascism, Hitler’s Nazism, Spain’s Civil War and Salazar’s New State in Portugal. And Fernando Pessoa meets his creation, Reis. Two women, Lídia and Marcenda, are Reis’ carnal and impossible passions. “Life and Death as one” allows for literature and cinema.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ricardo Reis
as Marcenda
as Lídia
as Fernando Pessoa
as Colega Dirigente
as Victor
as Vizinha 1
as Vizinha 2
as Rámon
as Velho 1
Director:
Writer:
João Botelho, José Saramago
Stars:
Chico Diaz, Victoria Guerra, Catarina Wallenstein, Luís Lima Barreto, Dinarte Branco, João Barbosa, Márcia Breia, Luísa Cruz, Gustavo Vargas, Luís Lucas,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2020 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
129 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JB
Cast
as Ricardo Reis
as Marcenda
as Lídia
as Fernando Pessoa
as Colega Dirigente
as Victor
as Vizinha 1
as Vizinha 2
as Rámon
as Velho 1
as Dirigente Sindical
as Doctor
as Polícia
as Orador
as António Lopes Ribeiro
as Motorista
as Gerente Salvador
as Director-Adjunto
as Dr. Sampaio
as Carlota
as Bagageiro
as Empregado Martinho
as Velho 2
as Revisor
as Viúva
as Filha
as Voz da Rádio (voice)
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