Gebo and the Shadow

Name: Gebo and the Shadow
Genre: Drama
Released: May 28, 2014
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 71

2014

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| Release Date: May 28, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: In the late 19th century, a honored but poor patriarch sacrifices himself to protect his fugitive son.

Director: Manoel de Oliveira

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 95 min

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Aaron Cutler

May 27, 2014

Gebo and the Shadow is a film about concrete, hard, and material things, as well as one about illusions. Read full review

Jesse Cataldo

May 22, 2014

It defines Manoel de Oliveira's late period, during which his movies have continued to shrink in size and scope while remaining thematically expansive. Read full review

A.O. Scott

May 28, 2014

Mr. Oliveira relishes the formality of conversation, and there is great pleasure to be found in listening to the actors and watching the small adjustments of posture and gesture that accompany their words. Read full review

Neil Young

May 29, 2014

De Oliveira evokes the suffocating, stultifying confines of the family dwelling all too convincingly, to an extent that requires considerable indulgence and attention from his audience. This investment is duly repaid in the second half. Read full review

Boyd van Hoeij

May 29, 2014

Though perfs and dialogue remain somewhat theatrical, the combined acting prowess of the trio ensures the emotions are heartfelt. Read full review

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