Pereira Declares movie poster

Pereira Declares

April 6, 1995 1h 44m 6.6/10 (80 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Pereira Declares is a drama film. directed by Roberto Faenza.

Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Stefano Dionisi, and Nicoletta Braschi

Synopsis

Lisbon, 1938. Mr. Pereira is the editor of the culture section of an evening paper. Although fascism is on the rise in Europe, like in nearby civil war Spain or even inside Portugal itself in the form of Salazar's regime, Pereira only concerns himself with writing bios and translating French novels. Things change after he hires a young writer as his assistant, getting to know also his girlfriend – both opponents to the regime – and reluctantly helps them when they begin to get in trouble for subversive activities. Eventually, he's forced to take a stand...

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 6, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (80 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Jean Vigo International
  • KG Productions
  • Mikado Film
  • RAI
  • Fábrica de Imagens
  • Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
  • Presidenzia del Consiglio del Ministri-Dipartimento dello Spettacolo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pereira Declares about?

Lisbon, 1938. Mr. Pereira is the editor of the culture section of an evening paper. Although fascism is on the rise in Europe, like in nearby civil war Spain or even inside Portugal itself in the f...

Who directed Pereira Declares?

Pereira Declares was directed by Roberto Faenza.

How long is Pereira Declares?

Pereira Declares has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Pereira Declares released?

Pereira Declares was released on April 6, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Pereira Declares?

The main cast of Pereira Declares includes Marcello Mastroianni, Stefano Dionisi, Nicoletta Braschi, Daniel Auteuil, Joaquim de Almeida.