The Fifth Empire
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Manoel De Oliveira
Ricardo Trepa
Luis Miguel Cintra
Gloria De Matos
Paulo Branco
Manoel De Oliveira
Film Details
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Synopsis
Ignoring the alarmed advice of his noblemen and counselors, young King Sebastian fuels his religious obsession to go to war with the Muslims. They warn that Portugal can't afford it, but he brushes them off. Even his mother, Queen Catarina, cannot sway his fervor to fight the infidels, expand his kingdom and achieve glory. A mysterious figure called the Holy Cobbler challenges his fanatical ideas, calling down ghostly voices to talk to him. But he is no wiser the next morning.
Director
Manoel De Oliveira
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States June 1, 2007
Released in United States Summer June 1, 2007
Shown at Venice International Film Festival September 1-11, 2004.
35mm
color
Dolby SRD
dialogue Portuguese, subtitled English
rtg MPAA NONE
Released in United States June 1, 2007 (New York City)
Released in United States Summer June 1, 2007
