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Gebo and the Shadow

Original title: Gebo et l'ombre
  • 2012
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
735
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Gebo and the Shadow (2012)
Drama

Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.Set in the late 19th century, about a honored but poor patriarch who sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.

  • Director
    • Manoel de Oliveira
  • Writers
    • Raul Brandão
    • Manoel de Oliveira
  • Stars
    • Michael Lonsdale
    • Claudia Cardinale
    • Jeanne Moreau
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    735
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Manoel de Oliveira
    • Writers
      • Raul Brandão
      • Manoel de Oliveira
    • Stars
      • Michael Lonsdale
      • Claudia Cardinale
      • Jeanne Moreau
    • 1User review
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Michael Lonsdale
    Michael Lonsdale
    • Gebo
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Doroteia
    Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau
    • Candidinha
    Leonor Silveira
    Leonor Silveira
    • Sofia
    Luís Miguel Cintra
    Luís Miguel Cintra
    • Chamiço
    Ricardo Trêpa
    Ricardo Trêpa
    • João
    Luis Inacio
    Luis Inacio
    • Le policier
    Bastien Guio
    • Un voisin
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Manoel de Oliveira
    • Writers
      • Raul Brandão
      • Manoel de Oliveira
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    • Trivia
      During a Q&A session at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (2012), Claudia Cardinale revealed that the film was shot over a period of 25 days. The film heavily employs the use of long takes, and there were only a few takes for each scene.

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2012 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Portugal
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • The Cinema Guild - Blu-ray
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Gebo ve Gölge
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA)
      • O Som e a Fúria
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
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    • Budget
      • €1,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,780
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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