Party (1996)
1h 32m
Running Time
June 27, 1996Release Date
Plot.
The battle of the sexes? The forces of despair and seduction? On S. Miguel in the Azores, Rogério, a young man with old money, and his enigmatic wife Leonor host a garden party at their villa. The intriguing guests are an older unmarried couple, the philosophical and observant Irene, and Michel, a roué. While Rogério and Irene talk, Michel and Leonor go down to the sea. The conversations upset Rogério and capture Leonor's imagination. Five years later, the four dine at the villa. Michel and Leonor again leave the other two. Intentions and undercurrents are subtle. One of the four proves strong, one weak, and two must choose. Wind and rain bring down the curtain on both acts.
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Cast & Crew.
Michel Piccoli
Michel
Irene Papas
Irene
Leonor Silveira
Leonor
Sofia Alves
Rapariga
Rogério Samora
Rogério
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Agustina Bessa-Luís
Writer
Jacques Parsi
Writer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 27, 1996
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Wiki.
Party is a 1996 Portuguese-French comedy-drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira. It was screened in competition at the 1996 Venice Film Festival.
It is Oliveira's fifth feature film.