Portuguese Rhapsody | |
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Directed by | João Mendes |
Written by | |
Produced by | Felipe de Solms |
Narrated by | Pedro Moutinho |
Cinematography | Mário Moreira |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
Country | Portugal |
Language | Portuguese |
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