A Friendly Handshake

Overview

From the bridges of Porto to its estuary, two men are paying tribute to the elegant Douro River. Through Luís de Camões and Prince Henry the Navigator, through its Viking ships and dizzying bridges, the Douro is a great witness to the history and culture of Portugal. Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira are walking alongside while reciting a poem written by de Oliveira himself. During their walk, they reflect upon documentary-making, the charm of the river, and what it represents to them.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1997

Original language

English

Cast

Jean Rouch,Manoel de Oliveira

Director

Jean Rouch,Manoel de Oliveira

Writer

Manoel de Oliveira

Cinematography

Jérôme Blumberg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5906508