José & Pilar
"The universe won't remember us. It won't remember Homer wrote The Odyssey."
Originally released in 2010. José & Pilar is a documentary film. directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
Starring José Saramago, Pilar del Río, and Gael García Bernal
Synopsis
A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece "The Elephant's Journey", and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (27 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- O2 Filmes
- JumpCut
- El Deseo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is José & Pilar about?
A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows thei...
Who directed José & Pilar?
José & Pilar was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
How long is José & Pilar?
José & Pilar has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was José & Pilar released?
José & Pilar was released on October 18, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in José & Pilar?
The main cast of José & Pilar includes José Saramago, Pilar del Río, Gael García Bernal, Gabriel García Márquez, Paco Ibáñez.