Letters from War
Originally released in 2016. Letters from War is a drama/war film. directed by Ivo M. Ferreira.
Starring Miguel Nunes, Margarida Vila-Nova, and Ricardo Pereira
Synopsis
In 1971, António Lobo Antunes' life is brutally interrupted when he is drafted into the Portuguese Army to serve as a doctor in one of the worst zones of the Colonial War – the East of Angola. Away from everything dear he writes letters to his wife while he is immersed in an increasingly violent setting. While he moves between several military posts he falls in love for Africa and matures politically. At his side, an entire generation struggles and despairs for the return home. In the uncertainty of war events, only the letters can make him survive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Miguel Nunes
as António
Margarida Vila-Nova
as Maria José
Ricardo Pereira
as Major
João Pedro Vaz
as Capitão
Simão Cayatte
as Alferes Eleutério
Isac Graça
as Cabo Graça
Francisco Hestnes Ferreira
as Cabo Carica
João Pedro Mamede
as Alferes Professor
Sérgio Sá Cunha
as Soldado Alentenjano 1
Tiago Aldeia
as Alferes Ferreira
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Foley Walkers Studio
- O Som e a Fúria
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letters from War about?
In 1971, António Lobo Antunes' life is brutally interrupted when he is drafted into the Portuguese Army to serve as a doctor in one of the worst zones of the Colonial War – the East of Angola. A...
Who directed Letters from War?
Letters from War was directed by Ivo M. Ferreira.
How long is Letters from War?
Letters from War has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Letters from War released?
Letters from War was released on September 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letters from War?
The main cast of Letters from War includes Miguel Nunes, Margarida Vila-Nova, Ricardo Pereira, João Pedro Vaz, Simão Cayatte.