intro:The middle-aged teacher Geregris, who has long been closed off from his inner self, inadvertently discovers the essay "The Alchemist of Words" by Portuguese writer Prado in a bookstore. Captivated by the philosophical words in the book, he resolutely abandons his orderly life to embark on a journey of exploration into his soul and to seek the ultimate answers of life. In Lisbon, Geregris explores Prado's biography, gradually reconstructing the image of this extraordinary doctor and genius writer while uncovering a hidden darkness from the period of Portugal's dictatorship. As he moves closer to understanding Prado, Geregris also examines himself, rediscovering the rhythm and meaning of life.
《Germany, Switzerland, Portugal Love Masterpiece
Directed by: Bille August
Synopsis:
The middle-aged teacher Geregris, who has long been closed off from his inner self, inadvertently discovers the essay "The Alchemist of Words" by Portuguese writer Prado in a bookstore. Captivated by the philosophical words in the book, he resolutely abandons his orderly life to embark on a journey of exploration into his soul and to seek the ultimate answers of life. In Lisbon, Geregris explores Prado's biography, gradually reconstructing the image of this extraordinary doctor and genius writer while uncovering a hidden darkness from the period of Portugal's dictatorship. As he moves closer to understanding Prado, Geregris also examines himself, rediscovering the rhythm and meaning of life.
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