Aniki-Bóbó, Aniki-Bóbó

Manoel de Oliveira

Portugal

In collaboration with the Cinemateca Portuguesa 

On the banks of the Douro, little Teresinha is breaking hearts, in particular Carlitos’, a clumsy dreamer, and Eduardo’s, a rebellious tough guy who are rivals in the great game of life. “Aniki bóbó”: is the spell cast at the start of the film, Manoel de Oliveira’s first feature. Two enigmatic words that take us deep into the heart of a world of dreams, adventures and struggles – scenes of a drama that could just as well be played out by adults.

Technical sheet

  • Original version:
    portuguese
  • Script:
    Manoel de Oliveira
  • Photography:
    Antonio Mendes
  • Editing:
    Vieira de Sousa, Manoel de Oliveira
  • Sound:
    Sousa Santos.
  • Production:
    Antonio Lopes Ribeiro, Manoel de Oliveira, Fernando Garcia.