About this movie
In 1971, António Lobo Antunes' life is brutally interrupted when he is drafted into the Portuguese Army to serve as a doctor in one of the worst zones of the Colonial War – the East of Angola. Away from everything dear he writes letters to his wife while he is immersed in an increasingly violent setting. While he moves between several military posts he falls in love for Africa and matures politically. At his side, an entire generation struggles and despairs for the return home. In the uncertainty of war events, only the letters can make him survive.
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Quick facts
Year
2016
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
17
Genre
Drama, War
Director
Language
PT
Cast
1970s
letter
colonial war
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Questions about Letters from War
How long is Letters from War?
Letters from War has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Letters from War?
Letters from War was directed by Ivo M. Ferreira and released in 2016.
What genre is Letters from War?
Letters from War is a Drama, War film (2016).
Who stars in Letters from War?
The cast of Letters from War includes Miguel Nunes, Margarida Vila-Nova, Ricardo Pereira, João Pedro Vaz, Simão Cayatte.
What is the TMDB rating for Letters from War?
Letters from War has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 17 votes.
