O Poeta do Castelo (1959)

Title: The Poet of the Castle

Original Title: O Poeta do Castelo

Release Date: 1959-01-01

Status: Released

Rating: 6.9/10 (from 21 votes)

Language: PT

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Saga Filmes

A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.