''Francisca'' is a 1981 Portuguese drama film based on the novel ''Fanny Owen'' by
Agustina Bessa-Luís and directed by
Manoel de Oliveira. The film was selected as the Portuguese entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film
This is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various film, festivals, and people's awards.
Best Actor/Best Actress
*See Best Actor#Film awards, Best Actress#F ...
at the
55th Academy Awards
The 55th Academy Awards were presented April 11, 1983, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore, Richard Pryor, and Walter Matthau. Louis Gossett Jr. became the first Africa ...
, but was not accepted as a nominee.
[Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]
Cast
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Teresa Menezes as Francisca 'Fanny' Owen
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Diogo Dória
Diogo Dória (born 16 April 1953) is a Portuguese film actor who has worked in France and Portugal and is most associated with his films for director Manoel de Oliveira.
Selected filmography
* 1981 '' Francisca''
* 1985 '' The Satin Slipper''
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as José Augusto
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Mário Barroso
Mário Barroso (born 15 August 1947) is a Portugal, Portuguese film director, actor and cinematographer born in Lisbon.
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1947 births
Portuguese film directors
Portuguese male film actors
Portuguese cinematographers
Living ...
as Camilo
See also
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References
External links
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1981 films
1981 drama films
1980s Portuguese-language films
Films based on works by Agustina Bessa-Luís
Films directed by Manoel de Oliveira
Films produced by Paulo Branco
Portuguese drama films
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