End of Conservation (1990)
Overview
A satirical and delirious short which sums up the obsessions of João César Monteiro: film-making and… young women.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.141 |
Directed By
João César Monteiro
Crew
João César Monteiro
José António Loureiro
João Pedro Bénard
João César Monteiro
Miguel Mendes
Helena Alves
TOP CAST
Alexandra Lencastre
Secretária
João César Monteiro
João Raposão
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