Party (1996)
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14% of users liked it
(66 ratings)
This French language drama from Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira takes an ironic look at the pretentiousness of international jet-setters while simultaneously examining an obsessive romantic relationship between an aging Lothario and a beautiful married woman. The tale begins at a garden… More This French language drama from Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira takes an ironic look at the pretentiousness of international jet-setters while simultaneously examining an obsessive romantic relationship between an aging Lothario and a beautiful married woman. The tale begins at a garden party in a lovely villa in the Azores held by Rogerio and Leonor for handsome, middle-aged Michel and his mistress Irene, a noted Greek movie star. The guests aren't there long before an obvious attraction between Leonor and Michel prompts them to head for a private beach (their tryst, if there was one, occurs off-camera). Five years later, the foursome again meet for a garden party and once again they pair off after spending much time discussing gender differences, emotion, social insight and exchanging witty bon mots. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Written By
- Agustina Bessa-Luis, Manoel de Oliveira
- Genres
- Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 2, 1996 Wide
- Studio
- Vanguard
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film appeals to the intellect to answer its questions about love, but fails to be appealing emotionally.
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Cast
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Michel Piccoli
as Michel
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Irene Papas
as Irene
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Leonor Silveira
as Leonor
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Rogério Samora
as Rogerio
