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From Heaven to the River (1964): Cast

From Heaven to the River (1964) movie poster

From Heaven to the River is a 1964 documentary directed by António Reis and César Guerra Leal, starring Fernando Pessa as Narrador. It runs 17 minutes.

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From Heaven to the River (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is From Heaven to the River About?

The premise of From Heaven to the River without spoilers.

The short documentary, probably commissioned by Hidro‑Eléctrica do Cávado, depicts stages of dam‑network construction in the Cávado basin, with narration by Fernando Pessa. It debuted at Lisbon’s Odéon cinema on 29 January 1964; its original negative is lost, leaving it in a fragile preservation state.

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Cast & crew

From Heaven to the River Cast & Characters

Fernando Pessa plays Narrador in From Heaven to the River. Directed by António Reis and César Guerra Leal.

From the directors

More from António Reis and César Guerra Leal

More films directed by António Reis and César Guerra Leal: Rosa de Areia, Ana, Trás-os-Montes and Jaime.

Details

From Heaven to the River Also Known As

Also known as “Do Rio ao Céu”.

Also known as
  • Do Rio ao Céu

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FAQ

From Heaven to the River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of From Heaven to the River, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From Heaven to the River?

From Heaven to the River runs 17 minutes.

When was From Heaven to the River released?

From Heaven to the River was released on January 29, 1964.

Who directed From Heaven to the River?

From Heaven to the River was directed by António Reis and César Guerra Leal.

More films by António Reis

Who is in the cast of From Heaven to the River?

From Heaven to the River stars Fernando Pessa as Narrador.

Does From Heaven to the River have a post-credit scene?

No. From Heaven to the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is From Heaven to the River in?

The original language of From Heaven to the River is Portuguese.

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