The Poet of the Castle(1959)
O Poeta do Castelo
The Poet of the Castle Synopsis
A 10-minute portrait of modernist poet and de Andrade’s godfather, Manuel Bandeira, is clear in its affection for it subject, though like many New-Waveish films of the time, depicts the modern urban landscape as an ominous and alienating force.
The Poet of the Castle (1959) is a documentary film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, released on January 1, 1959 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Manuel Bandeira. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Writers:
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Cinematographer:
- A.P. Castro
- Production:
- Saga Filmes
- Status:
- Released
The Poet of the Castle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, written by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
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The Poet of the Castle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Poet of the Castle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Poet of the Castle online?
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The Poet of the Castle (1959) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Poet of the Castle?
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The main cast of The Poet of the Castle (1959) includes Manuel Bandeira. The film was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poet of the Castle released?
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The Poet of the Castle was released on January 1, 1959 and runs for 11m.
Is The Poet of the Castle worth watching?
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The Poet of the Castle (1959) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.