Historic Centre (2012)
A landmark anthology uniting four world-class directors in a shared cinematic tribute to Guimarães, Portugal's cradle city and 2012 European Capital of Culture.
Historic Centre - Movie Information
- Original Title: Centro Histórico
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Documentary
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Original Language: Portuguese
- Spoken Languages: English, Portuguese
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 10, 2012 (Italy), December 20, 2013 (Spain)
- Alternative Titles: Histórias do cinema (PT), 舊城新曲 (TW)
- Production Countries: Portugal
Historic Centre - Plot
Four voices and their visions of Guimarães, cradle city of the Portuguese nation and European Capital of Culture in 2012.
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Historic Centre - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Pedro Costa
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Víctor Erice
Main Cast
- Ilkka Koivula
- Ventura
- Valdemar Santos
- Henriqueta Oliveira
- Ricardo Trêpa
- Manuel Silva
- Amandio Martins
- Pedro Santos
- Filomena Gigante
Writers
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Víctor Erice
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Pedro Costa
Producers
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Rodrigo Areias
- Silvério Canto Moniz
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Who are the four directors of Historic Centre?
Historic Centre is an anthology film directed by four celebrated auteurs: Portuguese masters Manoel de Oliveira and Pedro Costa, Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki, and Spanish director Víctor Erice. Each contributes a distinct short segment offering a personal vision of the city of Guimarães, Portugal.
What is Historic Centre about?
Historic Centre presents four cinematic visions of Guimarães, the cradle city of the Portuguese nation and European Capital of Culture in 2012. Each director brings a unique artistic perspective — ranging from lyrical observation to quiet drama — to explore the city's history, people, and cultural identity.
Is Historic Centre based on a true story?
Historic Centre is not a narrative fiction based on a true story. It is a documentary-drama anthology commissioned to celebrate Guimarães as the 2012 European Capital of Culture. While rooted in real locations and cultural history, each segment is a creative, personal interpretation rather than a factual account.
What genre is Historic Centre?
Historic Centre blends Drama and Documentary genres. As an anthology of four short films by different directors, it sits at the intersection of artistic cinema and cultural documentation, with each segment reflecting its director's distinctive style — from Kaurismäki's deadpan humor to Erice's contemplative visual poetry.
When was Historic Centre released?
Historic Centre had its premiere release on November 10, 2012, in Italy. It subsequently opened in Spain on December 20, 2013. The film was produced in connection with Guimarães serving as the European Capital of Culture in 2012, making its release closely tied to that cultural milestone.
How long is Historic Centre?
Historic Centre has a total runtime of 96 minutes, divided across four distinct short film segments. Each segment is helmed by a different director — Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa, Aki Kaurismäki, and Víctor Erice — giving the anthology a varied pace and rhythm throughout its running time.
Who are the main cast members in Historic Centre?
The cast of Historic Centre includes Ilkka Koivula as a barman, Ventura as himself, Valdemar Santos as Valdemar, Henriqueta Oliveira as a factory worker, Ricardo Trêpa as a tourist guide, and Manuel Silva, Amandio Martins, Pedro Santos, and Filomena Gigante as factory workers.
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