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Testamento (1998)

Testamento (1998)
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Cape Verde author Germano Almeida wrote the novel (Mr. Napumoceno's Last Will and Testament) that provides the source for this Portuguese-Brazilian-Cape Verdean-French-Belgium co-production. After a wealthy, unmarried businessman dies and the will is read, his nephew learns that he receives nothing. Instead, the estate goes to a servant's daughter. In flashbacks, the young woman then learns about her father as the story recounts his past life and loves. Francisco Manso shot this Portuguese-language film in Cape Verde. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Nelson XavierMaria Ceica, (more)
Director(s):
Francisco Manso
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Testamento

Cape Verde author Germano Almeida wrote the novel (Mr. Napumoceno's Last Will and Testament) that provides the source for this Portuguese-Brazilian-Cape Verdean-French-Belgium co-production. After a wealthy, unmarried businessman dies and the will is read, his nephew learns that he receives nothing. Instead, the estate goes to a servant's daughter. In flashbacks, the young woman then learns about her father as the story recounts his past life and loves. Francisco Manso shot this Portuguese-language film in Cape Verde. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
112 mins

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Director(s):
Francisco Manso
Writer(s):
Mario Prata
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Divanilde N.

This novel was amazing. The footage was great. I was able to enjoy the scenery of the island of Sao Vicente. The music playing throughout the movie was very soothing and nostalgic. It was a wonderful way to feel close to home.

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