Writing
Agustina Bessa-Luís
Agustina Bessa-Luís, was a Portuguese writer. From 1986 and 1987, she was director of the daily O Primeiro de Janeiro (Porto). From 1990 to 1993, she was director of the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II (Lisbon). Her novels have been adapted for the screen by director Manoel de Oliveira: Fanny Owen ("Francisca"), Abraham's Valley, and The Lands of Risk ("The Convent"), in addition to the Party. Her novel As Terras do Risco was the basis for the film O Convento in 1995. She was awarded the Camões Prize in 2004.
Writing (13)
Life Railways: Restless Wind
Life Railways: Restless Wind2023 · based on the book by
The Sibyl
The Sibyl2022 · novel
#4 Mangifera
#4 Mangifera2022 · adapted from an original text by
The Portuguese Woman
The Portuguese Woman2018 · dialogue
True and Tender Is the North
True and Tender Is the North2008 · novel
Magic Mirror
Magic Mirror2005 · inspired by the book "A Alma dos Ricos"
A Conquista de Faro
A Conquista de Faro2005 · Writer
Inquietude1998 · Writer
Party1996 · Writer
The Convent1995 · Writer
Memories and Confessions
Memories and Confessions1993 · dialogue
Abraham's Valley
Abraham's Valley1993 · novel
Xarope de Orgiata
Xarope de Orgiata1980 · Writer
Acting (5)
Conversazione a Porto
Conversazione a Porto2006 · Self
No Tempo do Cinema
No Tempo do Cinema2006 · Self
Agustina Bessa-Luís: Nasci Adulta e Morrerei Criança
Agustina Bessa-Luís: Nasci Adulta e Morrerei Criança2005 · Self
Eurosul - Especial 5 Anos
Eurosul - Especial 5 Anos1992 · Self
Ma Femme Chamada Bicho
Ma Femme Chamada Bicho1978 · Self
