Francisco Pestana
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Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Madeira, Portugal
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Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Male
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A Hora da Liberdade
Overview: Based on the events which took place the night of April 24th, 1999 in Portugal. This is the story of the Coup d'État which put an end to the Dictatorship and reinstated the Democracy.
Genres: Drama Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1999-04-24
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The Killers
Overview: "Kilas" (a Portuguese misrepresentation of the English word "killers") is the nickname of a petty con-man who gets involved with a deadly ring of spies.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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I Always Wanted to Be a Saint
Overview: A teenage girl, Norah (Marie Kremer), living with her depressed father, Jean-Michel (Thierry Lefevre), in Luxembourg, obsesses over the whereabouts of her missing mother, who left them both when Norah was still a newborn. Norah is a misfit and devotes her energy to helping others and conversing with an imaginary friend. But, when she receives information pertaining to the possible location of her mother, Norah has to seriously think about inviting the woman back into her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2003-05-16
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Sobre Vivência
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2009-03-13
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Chasing Life
Overview: Chasing Life (Pulsação Zero) is an action/comedy about 25 year old lovable loser Alex who, when his life hits rock bottom and decides to end it all, shares his dogs euthanasia poison just moments before a dramatic turn of events sends him hilariously and desperately seeking the antidote which he must find within 4 hours or die.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2002-03-14
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The Curse of Marialva
Overview: A Visigoth count conquers a small village town from the Moors in the Lusitanian mountains, only to loose his possessions through the mysterious workings of a woman from parts unknown.
Genres: Horror Drama Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1991-11-14
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A Vida É Bela.?!
Overview: Hipólito is a self-made man, who went up in life in devious ways, and used for profit the social turmoil when Portugal changed from a monarchy into a republic, and then to a military regime. Finally, he is forced into exile. Back in 1935 to family, friends, and lovers, he is in a mix-mesh of lies, and scheming, again.
Genres: Comedy Crime Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1982-02-19
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Fé, Esperança e Caridade
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Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1994-01-31
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Adam and Eve
Overview: Catarina Menezes is a bisexual TV reporter who decides to have a child on her own and chooses Spanish humanitarian doctor Rafael to father the child, setting up an elaborate charade to lure him into her bed. When Catarina reveals her pregnancy, though, her current live-in girlfriend doesn't take to it kindly and promises to make Catarina's life hell; to make matters worse, Rafael finds out her true identity and comes to Lisbon to see her. And Catarina's sole refuge is in the arms of fellow journalist Francisco, her professional relationship slowly becoming a romantic one.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1995-12-22
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Ballad of Dog Beach
Overview: In Portugal, in the 60s, the corpse of a man appears on Dog's Beach. The corpse is identified as the major Dantas, a man wanted by authorities after his escape from a military prison where he was awaiting trial for insurrection.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-03-12
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Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator
Overview: Portugal, 1968. Salazar, the longest-serving fascist dictator, falls from his chair and suffers a stroke. Returning to his Palace to recover from illness, he is no longer President. No one reveals this him: neither his loyal housekeeper, nor his hard-working maids, nor his doctor. Does Salazar want to overcome death and perpetuate his power? How can he stay sane in that hallucinatory Palace?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2025-02-04
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