Young Mr. Cunhal

The story

The revolutionary Álvaro Cunhal, symbol of Portuguese communism and political giant of the 20th century. He is nothing less than a larger-than-life figure, now examined by João Botelho’s camera, in a detective-minded film, in which the early years of the life of the historic leader of the Portuguese Communist Party are explored. In between, excerpts from his own books are staged for the spectator.

Cast & crew

Margarida Vila-NovaNarradora

João Pedro VazNarrador

Gonçalo NortonJovem Cunhal

Luís Lima BarretoManuel Rato

João Barbosa

João BarbosaPassador

Hugo Mestre AmaroRefugiado

Alexandra SargentoRefugiada

Carolina CampanelaResistente

Gustavo VargasResistente

Jaime Baeta

Jaime BaetaResistente

Elsa ValentimCozinheira

Francisco VistasPrisioneiro