The Consul of Bordeaux explained

The Consul of Bordeaux
Native Name:
Director:Francisco Manso
João Correa
Screenplay:António Torrado
João Nunes
Starring:Vítor Norte
Carlos Paulo
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:Portugal
Language:Portuguese

The Consul of Bordeaux (Portuguese: O Cônsul de Bordéus) is a 2012 Portuguese biographical historical drama film directed by Francisco Manso and João Correa and starring Vítor Norte as Aristides de Sousa Mendes. It was released on 8 November 2012.[1] [2] The film was shot in Viana do Castelo and Bordeaux.[3]

Cast

Reception

Critical response

Jorge Mourinha, on Público, gave the film a rating of one out of five stars.[4]

Accolades

AwardDateCategoryRecipients and
nominees
Result
Sophia AwardsOctober 6, 2013[5] [6] Best Leading ActorVítor Norte
Best Supporting ActorCarlos Paulo
Best Adapted ScreenplayAntónio Torrado and João Nunes
Best DirectorFrancisco Manso and João Correa
Best Artistic DirectionFernanda Morais
Best Makeup and HairstylingSandra Pinto and Ana Ferreira

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aristides de Sousa Mendes - O Cônsul de Bordéus. July 8, 2014. Cinemax. RTP. Portuguese.
  2. Web site: Aristides de Sousa Mendes, O Cônsul de Bordéus. July 8, 2014. cinecartaz (Público). Portuguese.
  3. Web site: "O consul de Bordéus" roda em Viana do Castelo. Luís Henrique Oliveira. 2009-10-14. 2012-02-05. Jornal de Notícias. Portuguese.
  4. Web site: Amadorismo pobrezinho. Jorge Mourinha. November 7, 2012. July 8, 2014. publico.pt. Portuguese.
  5. Web site: Nomeados - Sophia 2013. July 8, 2014. academiadecinema.com. Academia de Cinema. Portuguese. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202104451/http://academiadecinema.com/en/component/k2/item/118-nomeados-sophia-2013.html. February 2, 2014.
  6. Web site: Florbela e Tabu foram os grandes vencedores dos prémios Sophia. October 7, 2013. July 8, 2014. publico.pt. Portuguese.