Germany / Feb 18, 1999 / Berlin International Film Festival
Overall average
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Plot
Gloria is set against the backdrop of a rural landscape slowly disappearing in modern Portugal. The small border town of Vila de Santiago, once a booming trade center for illegal trafficking, is about to become a ghost town, as a new motorway is to bypass the city and the railway station is being closed. Its stationmaster, Vincente, is preparing to retire. Many young people have moved out, leaving the children to be brought up by the elderly, including thirteen-year-old Glória and her friend Ivan. Glória's life suddenly changes with the arrival of Vincente's younger brother, Mauro, who has just come out of prison and has some old issues to settle. Mauro begins to charge around the station on his motorbike, while Glória's friendship with Ivan is put to test on account of her attraction to older Mauro.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Katia Leclerc O’Wallis | Woman |
| Pedro Duque | Man in the Pub |
| Joaquina Furtado | Grandmother |
| Norberto Barroca | Voice of Vicente |
| Fernando Heitor | (voice) |
| José Nascimento | Man in the Balcony |
| Pedro Alpiarça | Augusto |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Glória |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português |
| Production countries | Spain, France, Portugal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Rosa Filmes, Camelot Pélis S.L., Caro-Line Production, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual |
| Release date | 3 novembre 1999 |
| Production | Amândio Coroado |
| Writer | Manuela Viegas, Joaquim Sapinho |
| Editing | Manuela Viegas |
| Cinematography | Jean-Michel Humeau |
| Assistant directors | Sérgio Matos, Manuela Viegas |
| Camera operators | Jean-Michel Humeau |
| Additional photography | Jean-Michel Humeau |
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| Production design | Ana Louro |
| Art direction | Ana Louro |
| Set decoration | Ana Louro |
| Music | Nuno Carvalho, Vasco Pimentel |
| Sound | Nuno Carvalho, Vasco Pimentel |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Nov 03, 1999
Portugal / Dec 10, 1999
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