Lisbon Revisited
Lisbon Revisited

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Lisbon Revisited

2014
Movie
66 min
Portuguese

A dreamlike journey seen through the eyes of a trans-human as well as a kino-symphony of voices from the multiple personas of Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon Revisited shows alternative ways of looking at and hearing the city. Celebrating its greatest phantom and confronting his ambiguous and pervasive sexuality, the film is spoken in the three languages in which Pessoa wrote, Portuguese, English and French.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jo ilde{a}o BotelhoGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A filmmaker is commissioned to create a film about the events of the 1974 Carnation Revolution, using the setting of Lisbon and the legacy of Fernando Pessoa's heteronyms as inspiration. As he delves into the historical and personal narratives, the lines between past and present, reality and fiction, begin to blur. He grapples with the complex history of Portugal and the nature of memory itself. The film explores themes of identity, revolution, and artistic interpretation.

Critical Reception

Lisbon Revisited received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often lauded its ambitious themes and atmospheric portrayal of Lisbon. However, some found its narrative structure to be slow-paced and occasionally opaque, making it a challenging watch for some audiences. The film was particularly noted for its intellectual depth and its unique approach to historical storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its artistic vision and contemplative exploration of Portuguese history and identity.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and complex, sometimes elusive narrative.

  • Appreciated for its evocative use of Lisbon as a character and its literary allusions.

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Fun Fact

The film is a spiritual successor to Jo ilde{a}o Botelho's earlier film 'Tempos de Viagem' (2003), which also explored the legacy of Fernando Pessoa.

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