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Porto Santo (1997)

1997-08-08 · 1h 23m · PT
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Two lonely travelers, a navigator and a photographic reporter meet on the island of Porto Santo

A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.

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Leonor SilveiraLeonor SilveiraFannyAna ZanattiAna ZanattiMariaBeatriz BatardaBeatriz BatardaMarianaCarlos Martins MedeirosCarlos Martins MedeirosJoão, the NavigatorJosé EduardoJosé EduardoOld manJoão DideletJoão DideletTouristLuísa BarbosaLuísa BarbosaTouristAntónio Cara D'AnjoAntónio Cara D'AnjoPolice officerAntónio PlácidoAntónio PlácidoPolice officerAlexandre MeloAlexandre MeloAircraft commanderCarlos SubtilCarlos SubtilFlight attendantMiguel SilvaMiguel SilvaJosé, Mariana's husband

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Genre affinityDrama · MysteryNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference795342Actor preference418781 · 269248 · 419327

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Frequently asked questions about Porto Santo

What is Porto Santo about?

A technical problem aboard a transatlantic flight forces a plane to land in Porto Santo, the small island of Madeira's archipelago where, according to a legend, Christopher Columbus the 15th century navigator, lived for a while and entertained a sexual relationship with a widow and her nubile daughter. A girl photo journalist profits to stay the extra-needed days for repair, to visit the island - and eventually she'll become part of complex relationships among some of the secluded people of the island. Also, a yacht lost in the high seas in 1947 reappears from the misty horizon 50 years later - to unite Fanny and João, a contemporary navigator.

How long is Porto Santo?

Porto Santo has a runtime of 83 minutes.