Porto Santo
"Two lonely travelers, a navigator and a photographic reporter meet on the island of Porto Santo"
Originally released in 1997. Porto Santo is a drama/mystery film. directed by Vicente Jorge Silva. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonor Silveira, Ana Zanatti, and Beatriz Batarda
Synopsis
A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Leonor Silveira
as Fanny
Ana Zanatti
as Maria
Beatriz Batarda
as Mariana
Carlos Martins Medeiros
as João, the Navigator
José Eduardo
as Old man
João Didelet
as Tourist
Luísa Barbosa
as Tourist
António Cara D'Anjo
as Police officer
António Plácido
as Police officer
Alexandre Melo
as Aircraft commander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porto Santo about?
A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th centur...
Who directed Porto Santo?
Porto Santo was directed by Vicente Jorge Silva.
How long is Porto Santo?
Porto Santo has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Porto Santo released?
Porto Santo was released on August 8, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Porto Santo?
The main cast of Porto Santo includes Leonor Silveira, Ana Zanatti, Beatriz Batarda, Carlos Martins Medeiros, José Eduardo.