Francisca
film by Oliveira [1981]
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Francisca is a 1981 Portuguese film directed by Manoel de Oliveira. It is an adaptation of a novel by Agustina Bessa Luís and is part of Oliveira's "tetralogy of frustrated love." The film is noted for its adherence to its source material and its theatrical presentation, exploring the interplay between artistic forms and the significance of language. Oliveira, a prolific filmmaker, gained international recognition later in his career, with his most productive period occurring in his later years.1
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