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Bico (2004): Cast

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Bico is a 2004 documentary directed by Aki Kaurismäki, starring Abel Alves, Palmira Fernandes and Mariana Lopes-Alves. It runs 6 minutes.

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Bico (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Finnish
Studio
ZDF/Arte
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bico About?

The premise of Bico without spoilers.

The lyrical documentary portrays a remote Portuguese mountain village, preserving its timeless character despite the tides of history. When men depart for stone‑cutting jobs, women assume responsibility, while the landscape is framed by snow‑capped peaks, roaming flocks of sheep and cattle, and vigilant dogs protecting against wolves.

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Cast & crew

Bico Cast

Abel Alves leads the cast, with Palmira Fernandes and Mariana Lopes-Alves. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Aki Kaurismäki

More films directed by Aki Kaurismäki, best-rated first: Fallen Leaves, The Man Without a Past, The Other Side of Hope and Le Havre.

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FAQ

Bico FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bico, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bico?

Bico runs 6 minutes.

When was Bico released?

Bico was released on January 4, 2004.

Who directed Bico?

Bico was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

More films by Aki Kaurismäki

Who is in the cast of Bico?

Bico stars Abel Alves, Palmira Fernandes and Mariana Lopes-Alves, among 5 credited actors.

Does Bico have a post-credit scene?

No. Bico has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bico in?

The original language of Bico is Finnish.

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