Question 1

What is the title of the book written by the character Amadeu in the film?

Accepted Answer

The book is titled "Um Ourives das Palavras," which is Portuguese for "A Goldsmith of Words."

Question 2

Why do all the characters in the film speak English despite the story being set in Portugal and involving German characters?

Accepted Answer

The film uses English as a convention for clarity, with characters' accents indicating their actual languages (Portuguese or German), avoiding a fully Portuguese-spoken movie.

Question 3

Which actress was originally cast as Adriana de Prado before being replaced by Charlotte Rampling?

Accepted Answer

Vanessa Redgrave was originally cast for the role of Adriana de Prado, but Charlotte Rampling replaced her.

Question 4

What specific similarity exists between a scene in this film and one in the 1987 movie Angel Heart?

Accepted Answer

In both films, Charlotte Rampling's character has an uncomfortable first meeting where she offers tea, comments on the tea choice, and discusses an old photograph of her father with the male protagonist.

Question 5

What compels Raimund Gregorius to abandon his boring life and embark on an adventure in Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

After saving a Portuguese woman from suicide, he discovers a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which drives him to search for the author and unravel a puzzle involving political and emotional intrigue.

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