Completed - PORTUGUESE - Drama, Romance, Historical - 110 minutes
In the shadow of Hitler, far right-wing dictator Salazar was Portugal’s leader for 40 years. But the man who claimed to be married only to his motherland did have a turbulent and secret affective life.
Year of production : 2009 Director(s) : Jorge QUEIROGA Cast : Diogo MORGADO Producer(s) : Manuel FONSECA (VC FILMES)
Based in true facts, THE DICTATOR´S SECRET PASSIONS shows the hidden side of a man who claimed to be married only to his Fatherland. We follow his footsteps, from the time spent in a seminary, through his economics studies and over the forty years he spent in power. A film that delves into the dictator's mind and shows something that has been unthinkable until now: António de Oliveira Salazar did have a turbulent affective life.
Country(ies) : PORTUGAL