Film

Party

1996 · 1h 32m · Drama · Comedy

The battle of the sexes? The forces of despair and seduction? On S. Miguel in the Azores, Rogério, a young man with old money, and his enigmatic wife Leonor host a garden party at their villa. The intriguing guests are an older unmarried couple, the philosophical and observant Irene, and Michel, a roué. While Rogério and Irene talk, Michel and Leonor go down to the sea. The conversations upset Rogério and capture Leonor's imagination. Five years later, the four dine at the villa. Michel and Leonor again leave the other two. Intentions and undercurrents are subtle. One of the four proves strong, one weak, and two must choose. Wind and rain bring down the curtain on both acts.

Michel Piccoli

Michel

Irene Papas

Irene

Leonor Silveira

Leonor

Rogério Samora

Rogério

Sofia Alves

Rapariga

Ricardo Trêpa

• Manoel de OliveiraDirector · Screenplay
• Agustina Bessa-LuísWriter
• Jacques ParsiWriter
• Paulo BrancoProducer
• Renato BertaDirector of Photography
• Valérie LoiseleuxEditor

Release date

June 27, 1996

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 32m

Genres

Drama, Comedy