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O Marceneiro
Alfredo Loureiro, a carpenter by trade, never knew any other passion in life besides his craft. Women intimidated him, so he spent more time avoiding them than courting them. But all it took was one glance at Emília's smile for everything to change. At 78, Alfredo discovers true love and will do anything to experience this feeling, which had been unknown to him his entire life.
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Plot Summary
Set in a grand Portuguese estate, the film follows a craftsman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with the estate's wealthy inhabitants. As he navigates their complex relationships and secrets, his own reality begins to blur with the narratives he encounters. The story explores themes of class, art, and the subjective nature of truth.
Critical Reception
Manoel de Oliveira's final film received a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its distinctive style and thematic depth, though some found its narrative somewhat elusive. It was seen as a fitting conclusion to the prolific director's career.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its artistic direction and intellectual themes.
Appreciated as a contemplative work by a master filmmaker.
Some critics found the narrative structure to be abstract.
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Fun Fact
This was Manoel de Oliveira's final film, completed when he was 103 years old.
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