Manoel de Oliveira: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 56
- as director
- 34
- on screen
- 1933–2015
- box office
- $2.99M
- Born
- December 11, 1908
- Birthplace
- Porto, Portugal
- Full name
- Manoel Cândido Pinto de Oliveira
- Citizenship
- Portuguese
- Occupations
- Filmmaker, actor, industrialist
- Years active
- 1927-2015
- Spouses
- Maria Carvalhais
- Children
- 4
The Best Manoel de Oliveira Movies
The films of Manoel de Oliveira that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: I'm Going Home (2002) leads with $854K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $854K I'm Going Home 2002 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $602K A Talking Picture 2004 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $496K The Fifth Empire 2007 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $381K Belle Toujours 2006 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $217K Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl 2009 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $161K The Strange Case of Angelica 2010 · Drama
Manoel de Oliveira's Career in Numbers
Manoel de Oliveira's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Manoel de Oliveira works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Song of Lisbon (1933) to Gebo and the Shadow (2014), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Manoel de Oliveira Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 2
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 4
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 6
The 1990s were Manoel de Oliveira's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Manoel de Oliveira Movies by Genre
- Drama 26
- Documentary 6
- Comedy 3
- History 3
- Mystery 1
- Romance 1
- Family 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Manoel de Oliveira has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of documentary (6).
Manoel de Oliveira Career Milestones
- First film
- A Song of Lisbon 1933
- Biggest box office hit
- I'm Going Home $854K worldwide
- Newest film
- Gebo and the Shadow 2014
Manoel de Oliveira Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Manoel de Oliveira is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 34 as director and 12 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Manoel de Oliveira
34- 2014
The Old Man of Belem - 2014
Gebo and the Shadow Drama - 2013
Centro Histórico Drama - 2012
The Conquered Conqueror Comedy - 2010 The Strange Case of Angelica Drama Worldwide box office: $161K
- 2010
The Panels of São Vicente de Fora: A Poetic Vision - 2009 Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl Drama Worldwide box office: $217K
- 2007 The Fifth Empire Drama Worldwide box office: $496K
- 2007
Sole Meeting - 2006 Belle Toujours Drama Worldwide box office: $381K
- 2005
Magic Mirror Drama - 2005
Do visível ao invísivel Drama - 2004 A Talking Picture Drama Worldwide box office: $602K
- 2002 I'm Going Home Drama Worldwide box office: $854K
- 2002
The Uncertainty Principle Drama Worldwide box office: $94.3K - 2000
Word and Utopia History Worldwide box office: $3.85K - 1999
The Letter Drama - 1996
Party - 1995
The Convent Mystery - 1994
Blind Man’s Bluff Comedy - 1993
Abraham’s Valley Drama Worldwide box office: $462 - 1992
Day of Despair Drama - 1988
The Cannibals Drama - 1986
My Case Drama - 1985
The Satin Slipper History - 1981
Francisca Romance - 1975
Benilde or the Virgin Mother Drama - 1972
Past and Present Comedy - 1965
As Pinturas do Meu Irmão Júlio Documentary - 1964
The Hunt Drama - 1963
Acto da Primavera Drama - 1956
The Artist and the City Documentary - 1942
Aniki-Bóbó Family - 1941
Famalicão Documentary
Manoel de Oliveira Movies as an Actor
12- 2007
Christopher Columbus, The Enigma as Manuel Luciano (2007) · Drama Worldwide box office: $133K - 1998
Inquietude as Tango Dancer · Drama - 1997
Voyage to the Beginning of the World as Driver · Drama - 1993
Oliveira, l’architecte Documentary - 1991
The Divine Comedy Drama - 1990
No, or the Vain Glory of Command as Narrator · History - 1983
Nice - À propos de Jean Vigo Documentary - 1981
The Conversation Is Over as Padre · Drama - 1978
Cinématon as N°102 · Documentary - 1978
Doomed Love as (voice) · Drama - 1963
The Green Years Drama - 1933
A Song of Lisbon as Carlos · Music
Manoel de Oliveira in Documentaries & Specials
10- 2015
The Glory of Filmmaking in Portugal as Himself · Drama - 2014
Henri Langlois vu par… as Self · Documentary - 2011
Biette as Self · Documentary - 2011
Agnès Varda: From Here to There as Self · Documentary - 2010
Guest as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $9.23K - 2010
Sodankylä Forever as Self · Documentary - 2007
The 15th Stone as Himself · Documentary - 2001
Porto of My Childhood as Himself / Narrator / The Thief · Documentary Worldwide box office: $38.5K - 1994
Lisbon Story as Himself · Music - 1993
Visit, or Memories and Confessions as Self · Documentary
Who Is Manoel de Oliveira?
Manoel de Oliveira was born in Porto, Portugal in 1908. Credited on films since 1933, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Manoel de Oliveira, born as Manoel Cândido Pinto de Oliveira, was a significant figure in the world of cinema. Renowned as a Portuguese film director and screenwriter, he was born in Porto, Portugal, in 1908. He began his filmmaking career in 1927, initially capturing the essence of World War I. His first completed film, a documentary in 1931, followed a similar vein, portraying his city of Porto. His recognition in the global film community escalated after he directed his second feature narrative film, a social satire named Past and Present, in 1971. His contributions to cinema continued unabated up until his last years, earning him the tag of the world's oldest active film director in late 1980s.
Oliveira was bestowed with several awards during his lifetime, notably the Career Golden Lion from the 61st Venice International Film Festival, the Special Lion for the Overall Work in the 42nd Venice International Film Festival, an Honorary Golden Palm for his lifetime achievements in 2008 Cannes Film Festival, and the French Legion of Honor. Oliveira passed away in 2015, leaving behind a significantly diverse and influential body of work that is sure to inspire filmmakers for generations to come.
Who Manoel de Oliveira Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Manoel de Oliveira shares the most films with. Michel Piccoli comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Wim Wenders (3).
Manoel de Oliveira: Questions & Answers
How many movies Manoel de Oliveira has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Manoel de Oliveira been in?
Manoel de Oliveira is credited on 56 films, from 1933 to 2015. 12 of them as an actor and 34 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Manoel de Oliveira's highest-grossing movie?
I'm Going Home (2002) is Manoel de Oliveira's biggest box office hit, with $854K worldwide, ahead of A Talking Picture (2004) ($602K). Across every film with box office figures, Manoel de Oliveira's movies have made $2.99M.
Manoel de Oliveira's biggest hits What is Manoel de Oliveira's newest movie?
The most recent film on Manoel de Oliveira's filmography is The Glory of Filmmaking in Portugal (2015), in the role of Himself.
Who does Manoel de Oliveira work with most often?
Manoel de Oliveira shares the most films with Michel Piccoli (5 films), Wim Wenders (3 films) and Víctor Erice (2 films).
The Best Manoel de Oliveira Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.
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