Tebas
Originally released in 2007. Tebas is a drama film. directed by Rodrigo Areias. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gilberto Oliveira, Nuno Melo, and David Almeida
Synopsis
Free adaptation of Sophocles classic tragedy “King Oedipus” crossed with Jack Kerouac's classic “On the Road”. The starting point is the loss of identity of a generation of Portuguese emigrants. Tebas tells the story of a young man who, looking for his origins, departs from Paris to Portugal with a beatnik truck driver. The film is a voyage into the strange depths of Portugal in the form of surreal road-movie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Tráfico Audiovisual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tebas about?
Free adaptation of Sophocles classic tragedy “King Oedipus” crossed with Jack Kerouac's classic “On the Road”. The starting point is the loss of identity of a generation of Portuguese emigr...
Who directed Tebas?
Tebas was directed by Rodrigo Areias.
How long is Tebas?
Tebas has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Tebas released?
Tebas was released on March 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tebas?
The main cast of Tebas includes Gilberto Oliveira, Nuno Melo, David Almeida, Paulo Furtado, Vítor Correia.