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Release Year1967
Runtime1h 34m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes22
DirectorPaulo Rocha
WritersPaulo Rocha, António Reis
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChange of Life
About Change of Life
After completing his military service in the Angolan War of Independence, Adelino goes back to the Portuguese fishing village he calls home, only to find that the woman he loves has married his brother. Overcome by bitterness, he sets off to find work in the countryside where he meets Albertina, a free-spirited young woman who challenges him to change his life.
Directed by Paulo Rocha, Change of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Geraldo del Rey, Isabel Ruth, Maria Barroso — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1967.
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