Young Mr. Cunhal

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.

• João BotelhoWriter
• João BotelhoDirector

• Margarida Vila-NovaNarradora
• João Pedro VazNarrador
• Gonçalo NortonJovem Cunhal
• Luís Lima BarretoManuel Rato
• João BarbosaPassador
• Hugo Mestre AmaroRefugiado
• Alexandra SargentoRefugiada
• Carolina CampanelaResistente
• Gustavo VargasResistente
• Jaime BaetaResistente
• Elsa ValentimCozinheira
• Francisco VistasPrisioneiro