José & Pilar(2010)
José e Pilar
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José & Pilar Synopsis
A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece "The Elephant's Journey", and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.
José & Pilar (2010) is a documentary film directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes, released on October 18, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars José Saramago, Pilar del Río, Gael García Bernal and Gabriel García Márquez. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
- Producers:
- Bel Berlinck, Agustín Almodóvar, Miguel Gonçalves Mendes
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Neves
- Production:
- O2 Filmes, JumpCut, El Deseo
- Status:
- Released
José & Pilar (2010) Trailer
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José & Pilar Cast & Crew
Main cast
José Saramago
as Self
Pilar del Río
as Self
Gael García Bernal
as Self
Gabriel García Márquez
as Self
Paco Ibáñez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes, produced by Bel Berlinck, Agustín Almodóvar and Miguel Gonçalves Mendes.
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José & Pilar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 27 ratings.
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José & Pilar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch José & Pilar online?
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José & Pilar (2010) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in José & Pilar?
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The main cast of José & Pilar (2010) includes José Saramago, Pilar del Río, Gael García Bernal, Gabriel García Márquez and Paco Ibáñez. The film was directed by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was José & Pilar released?
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José & Pilar was released on October 18, 2010 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is José & Pilar worth watching?
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José & Pilar (2010) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for José & Pilar?
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