Young Mr. Cunhal

The revolutionary Álvaro Cunhal, symbol of Portuguese communism and political giant of the 20th century. He is nothing less than a larger-than-life figure, now examined by João Botelho’s camera, in a detective-minded film, in which the early years of the life of the historic leader of the Portuguese Communist Party are explored. In between, excerpts from his own books are staged for the spectator.

Cast

Margarida Vila-Nova

Narradora

João Pedro Vaz

Narrador

Gonçalo Norton

Jovem Cunhal

Luís Lima Barreto

Manuel Rato

João Barbosa

Passador

Hugo Mestre Amaro

Refugiado

Alexandra Sargento

Refugiada

Carolina Campanela

Resistente

Gustavo Vargas

Resistente

Jaime Baeta

Resistente