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Sensible Soccers: Manoel

"Manoel" follows the music group Sensible Soccers after the release of their fourth LP, marking their tenth year as a band. The documentary explores their process of composing new soundtracks for two films by legendary Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira: Douro, Faina Fluvial (1931) and O Pintor e a Cidade (1956). It examines the connection between cinema and music, highlighting how these two art forms converge and collaborate.

  • David Matias
    Director
  • Vasco Gil
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Music, Culture, Creative
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - ESMAD
Director Biography - David Matias, Vasco Gil

David Matias and Vasco Gil are emerging filmmakers from the north of Portugal. Both graduates from the School of Media Arts and Design (ESMAD), they have co-directed several projects, demonstrating a strong collaborative dynamic that blends their unique perspectives.

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