Movie

The Botanist (2006)

• October 1, 2006

• Drama
• History

Overview

Two musicians who play for tips at a Portuguese train station find a magical book left by a passenger in a rush to board a train. The musicians walk across the Alentejo region of Portugal in search of the passenger. This leads to a walking journey of beautiful fields, local towns, and the Alentejo countryside. The is a wonderful film of two friends who explore a magical country. It is charming and has elements of a dreamlike fantasy.

Director

Francis Manceau

Starring

David Almeida, Nicolau Breyner, Sara Martins