THE FIFTH EMPIRE
synopsis
Based on a play by José Régio, The Fifth Empire tells the story of Don Sebastian, the young Portuguese king disappeared in a battle in northern Africa. The legend announcing his return became one of the most famous myths in the history of Portugal.
| international title: | The Fifth Empire |
| original title: | O quinto império – Ontem como hoje |
| country: | Portugal |
| year: | 2004 |
| genre: | fiction |
| directed by: | Manoel de Oliveira |
| film run: | 127' |
| screenplay: | Manoel de Oliveira |
| cast: | Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Glória de Matos, Miguel Guilherme, Ruy de Carvalho, Rogério Samora |
| cinematography by: | Sabine Lancelin |
| film editing: | Valérie Loiseleux |
| art director: | Zé Branco |
| costumes designer: | Isabel Branco |
| music: | Carlos Paredes |
| producer: | Paulo Branco |
| production: | Madragoa Filmes, Gémini Films |
