Saramago: Documentos

About the Portuguese author José Saramago, based on a long interview with the writer at his home on the island of Lanzarote, in which he analyzes his work and shares his reflection on some aspects of his personal life.

1996

0h 54min

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Clara Ferreira Alves
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Suzana Borges
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João Lagarto
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