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No, or the Vain Glory of Command

1990 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Manoel de Oliveira
DramaHistoryWar

Cast

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Plot

Portuguese soldiers fighting in Africa recall their country's history of conquest, defeat and its imperial dreams.

Sinekatalog’s take

Manoel de Oliveira's Portuguese film, Non, ou a Vã Glória de Mandar, with Luís Miguel Cintra, is a dense, ironic and learned reflection on history and power.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (1,096 votes)
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