O Habitante de Pasárgada

I wonder what's the point of editing down something that is already short and perfectly done in its original format, just to add a couple of things in order to get a "film" made and a credit received? David Neves and Fernando Sabino's "O Habitante de Pasárgada" is an edited and updated version of "O Poeta do Castelo", made by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade in 1959, where he captured a day in the life of poet Manuel Bandeira. It's okay but almost unncessary since Andrade film is perfect just the way it is. Difference of this version is the elimination of a couple scenes and the inclusion of some film stills and the inclusion of a narration that talks a little about Bandeira. His eloquent performance of his famous poem "Vou-me embora pra Pasárgada" remains and it's always a treat to see. Fine short edition, quite manageable but "O Poeta do Castelo" is a far superior experience. 6/10.