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Leonel Vieira
Leonel Vieira (born 1969) is a Portuguese film director A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, pr ... and producer. Leonel Vieira has the quality to roll up his sleeves and get to work, knowing that no work is definitive and that it is licit to take false steps. He is one of the most successful Portuguese directors/producers and of greater international recognition. He has made 11 feature films, some of which are in the top 10 of the most watched Portuguese films ever and have the largest box-office in cinema in Portugal. Biography His first film, "A Sombra dos Abutres", selected for more than 50 international festivals, remains his reference film for critics. As a producer he has developed partnerships with production companies in Brazil, Spain, France and USA, having pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miranda Do Douro
Miranda do Douro () or Miranda de l Douro in Mirandese () is a city and a municipality in the district of Bragança, northeastern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,482, in an area of 487.18 km². The town proper had a population of 1,960 in 2001. Referred to as the ''"Cidade Museu"'' of the Trás-os-Montes region, it is located 86 kilometres from Bragança, preserving many of its medieval and Renaissance-era traditions and architecture. It has a language of its own, Mirandese, which enjoys official status in Portugal, in addition to cultural and historical discontinuity with the rest of the Portuguese state. The town is located on the border with Spain, with the Douro River separating the two countries. The nearest town in Spain is Zamora. The present mayor is Artur Manuel Rodrigues Nunes (Socialist). The municipal holiday is on 10 July. History The origin of Miranda do Douro as a populated place is still discussed by historians, but archeologist discoveries give ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
