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”Portugal with Pleasure” (1968)

1968 · Short film · 28 min

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This travel film shot in 1958-1959, and then released in 1969 with some newly-shot footage added. It was produced by Viewpoints Inc. depicts two women’s journeys driving through Portugal presenting the country’s various tourist attractions, traditional ceremonies, festivals, and activities in Lisbon, Coimbra, Óbidos, Bragança, Santarém, and Tomar. The film was photographed and edited by a female team of filmmakers -- Lisa Chickering and Jeanne Porterfield, both of whom appear in the film on their journey through Portugal. “Portugal with Pleasure” is a shortened version of “Bravo Portugal!” released by Chickering and Porterfield in 1965. At the American Film Festival in New York in 1968, the short film received a Blue Ribbon. Volkswagen of America sponsored this version of the film after Chickering and Porterfield’s success. Opening scenes include different parts of the whole film. Amongst here are three boats sailing (00:00) and a sunny beach (00:17). A large bullfight arena with a full audience and horses riding (00:22) followed by children dancing in traditional dressing in a field (00:37). The capital Lisbon is shown by night (01:14), and a woman is singing with men playing instruments (01:51). Lisbon and the city’s monuments in daylight (02:17). Large gatherings of soldiers, march to celebrate the Parade of the Present on Black Horse Square (02:53). Street café in Lisbon (03:14) and a city plaza with a fountain and women trading flowers (03:31). The old section of Lisbon…

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Running time
28 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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