A Friendly Handshake
1997 • Documentary • Starring Manoel de Oliveira
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Available in United States for the 1997 release on streaming platforms such as Curiosity Stream and MGM Plus, you can watch A Friendly Handshake online and stream A Friendly Handshake right now. Rent or buy A Friendly Handshake options may appear later on other services, and availability can change by region as licensing windows shift over time.
About A Friendly Handshake
A Friendly Handshake (1997) blends Documentary elements. Top cast includes Manoel de Oliveira and Jean Rouch. The plot follows a central conflict that grows in scope as the film progresses.
Actor: Manoel de Oliveira
Synopsis
From the bridges of Porto to its estuary, two men are paying tribute to the elegant Douro River. Through Luís de Camões and Prince Henry the Navigator, through its Viking ships and dizzying bridges, the Douro is a great witness to the history and culture of Portugal. Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira are walking alongside while reciting a poem written by de Oliveira himself. During their walk, they reflect upon documentary-making, the charm of the river, and what it represents to them.
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