Cast: Leonor Silveira

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Leonor Silveira. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Abraham's Valley

1993 · Movie · 212 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Leonor Silveira · Luis Miguel Cintra · Cecile Sanz de Alba · Rui de Carvalho

Synopsis Abraham's Valley (1993) follows the journey of Ema, a woman who discovers her ability to influence events around her. Despite being in a marital relationship, she engages with three different lovers, only to find that her actions lead to a...

7.2

533 votes

7.2

533 votes

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Luis Miguel Cintra · Diogo Dória · Miguel Guilherme · Luís Lucas

Synopsis No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) presents a unique narrative structure, weaving together pivotal moments from Portugal's extensive military history through a series of flashbacks. The story unfolds as a soldier, marching through a Portuguese African colony in...

6.9

208 votes

6.9

208 votes

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Jean-Yves Gautier · Leonor Silveira · Diogo Dória

Synopsis Journey to the Beginning of the World (1997) unites the legendary 90-year-old Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira with Italian cinema icon Marcello Mastroianni in what would be Mastroianni's final cinematic appearance. The film portrays Mastroianni as a director inspired by...

6.9

408 votes

6.9

408 votes

Rage

2018 · Movie · 85 min. · Portugal

Direction Sergio Trefaut

Cast Hugo Bentes · Isabel Ruth · Leonor Silveira · Caio Cesar

Synopsis Rage (2018) is a compelling visual narrative set in the 1950s, focusing on the harsh realities of hunger, despair, and exploitation in southern Portugal. The film delves into the escalating anger and resilience that emerge among the people as they...

6.9

75 votes

6.9

75 votes

Glória (TV Series)

2021 · Series · 40 min. · Portugal

Direction Pedro Lopes · Tiago Guedes

Cast Miguel Nunes · Matt Rippy · Stephanie Vogt · João Arrais

Synopsis Glória (TV Series) (2021) is set in the tense atmosphere of the 1960s during the Cold War era. The story unfolds in the quaint village of Glória do Ribatejo, where João Vidal embarks on a series of perilous espionage missions....

6.8

243 votes

6.8

243 votes

Oporto of My Childhood

2001 · Movie · 62 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Agustina Bessa-Luís · María de Medeiros · Jorge Trêpa · Leonor Silveira

Synopsis Oporto of My Childhood (2001) is a nostalgic documentary crafted by the esteemed Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira, commissioned to celebrate his hometown of Porto during its tenure as a European Capital of Culture alongside Rotterdam. The film is a...

6.8

252 votes

6.8

252 votes

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Ricardo Trepa · Leonor Silveira · Luis Miguel Cintra · Duarte de Almeida

Synopsis Magic Mirror (Espelho mágico) (2005) follows Luciano, who, after his release from prison, is brought by his brother Flórido to work at the residence of the affluent Alfreda. Luciano is astonished when Alfreda reveals her deepest wish is to encounter...

6.8

89 votes

6.8

89 votes

Gebo and the Shadow

2012 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Michael Lonsdale · Claudia Cardinale · Jeanne Moreau · Leonor Silveira

Synopsis Gebo and the Shadow (2012) is a poignant drama set in the late 19th century, focusing on a respected yet impoverished patriarch who makes immense personal sacrifices to shield his fugitive son from the consequences of his actions. The film...

6.6

207 votes

6.6

207 votes

Living Bad

2023 · Movie · 124 min. · Portugal

Direction João Canijo

Cast Nuno Lopes · Filipa Areosa · Rita Blanco · Leonor Silveira

Synopsis Living Bad (2023) follows the story of five women who are dedicated to preserving an aging hotel from its inevitable decline. Over a single weekend, a diverse group of guests checks in, each bringing their own unique challenges. A couple...

6.6

117 votes

6.6

117 votes

6.5

220 votes

6.4

203 votes

I'm Going Home

2001 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Michel Piccoli · Catherine Deneuve · John Malkovich · Antoine Chappey

Synopsis I'm Going Home (2001) follows the journey of a seasoned theater actor who, after the tragic loss of his wife, daughter, and son-in-law, dedicates himself to raising his grandson in the vibrant city of Paris. His life takes an unexpected...

6.4

212 votes

6.4

212 votes

John From

2015 · Movie · 98 min. · Portugal

Direction João Nicolau

Cast Julia Palha · Clara Riedenstein · Filipe Vargas · Leonor Silveira

Synopsis John From (2015) follows the story of Rita, a 15-year-old girl with a seemingly perfect life. As the summer unfolds, she enjoys the warmth of the sun, spends time with her best friend, and attends parties. However, her world begins...

6.4

358 votes

6.4

358 votes

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Ricardo Trepa · Manoel de Oliveira · Leonor Baldaque · Maria Isabel de Oliveira

Synopsis Christopher Columbus, The Enigma (2007) follows the journey of Manuel Luciano, a dedicated researcher who has spent decades, from the 1940s to the present day, unraveling the true identity of the renowned explorer. Accompanied by his steadfast wife, Manuel traverses...

6.3

103 votes

6.3

103 votes

Bad Living

2023 · Movie · 127 min. · Portugal

Direction João Canijo

Cast Anabela Moreira · Madalena Almeida · Rita Blanco · Cleia Almeida

Synopsis Bad Living (2023) follows the story of five women who are dedicated to preserving an aging hotel from its inevitable decline. A deep-seated and seemingly irreparable conflict looms over them: they are mothers who struggle to express love towards their...

6.3

157 votes

6.3

157 votes

Word and Utopia

2000 · Movie · 130 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Lima Duarte · Luis Miguel Cintra · Ricardo Trepa · Miguel Guilherme

Synopsis Word and Utopia (2000) follows the compelling journey of Father Antonio Vieira, a 17th-century Portuguese clergyman stationed in Brazil. The narrative delves into his tireless efforts to advocate for the fair treatment of indigenous peoples and his relentless campaign to...

6.3

223 votes

6.3

223 votes

The Cannibals

1988 · Movie · 98 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Luis Miguel Cintra · Leonor Silveira · Diogo Dória · Oliveira Lopes

Synopsis The Cannibals (1988) follows the tale of a beautiful young woman who becomes enamored with a high-society gentleman, only to uncover the shocking truth that his body is entirely mechanical. This surreal and captivating narrative is brought to life through...

6.2

131 votes

6.2

131 votes

Anxiety

1997 · Movie · 110 min. · Portugal

6.2

198 votes

6.2

198 votes

A Talking Picture

2003 · Movie · 96 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Leonor Silveira · Catherine Deneuve · Irene Papas · Filipa de Almeida

Synopsis A Talking Picture (2003) follows Rosa Maria, a young History professor, as she embarks on a Mediterranean cruise with her daughter Maria Joana, bound for Bombay, India, to reunite with her husband. This voyage not only serves as a family...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

The Letter

1999 · Movie · 107 min. · Portugal

Direction Manoel de Oliveira

Cast Chiara Mastroianni · Pedro Abrunhosa · Antoine Chappey · Leonor Silveira

Synopsis The Letter (1999) follows the journey of Mademoiselle de Chartres, who, after experiencing her first heartbreak, consents to marry the esteemed doctor Jacques de Clèves, despite not being in love with him. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she...

6.1

315 votes

6.1

315 votes