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From: Claire Andrade-Watkins
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PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT. IF YOU HAVE A BIG E-MAIL LIST, please forward
the following to EVERY CV and others you know!!! tell them to pass it
along!!! It took a lot to bring this film to Boston!!!!
ONE WEEK ONLY! EXCLUSIVE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE! ONE WEEK ONLY!
OPENS FRIDAY JUNE 19
THE COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE
290 Harvard St.
BROOKLINE, MA 02146
INFORMATION: 617-734-2500
TESTAMENTO
(Mr. Napumoceno's Last Will and Testament) (Portugal/Brazil/Cape
Verde/France/Belgium l997) dir Francisco Manso featuring Nelson Xavier,
Maria Ceica, Chico Diaz.
Portuguese with English sub-titles
Based on a novel by Cape Verdean native/author Germano Almeida (considered
one of the best contemporary writers in the Portuguese world), TESTAMENTO is
an absoulute treat for the eyes. Shot in the tiny Cape Verdean city of
Mindelo, off the coast of West Africa, the film unfolds against breathtaking
mountains, desert terrain, endless beaches, and extraordinary light, colors
and contrasts. The story centers around Mr. Napumoceno, the wealthiest
businessman in Cape Verde. His death in l984 touched everybody in the city
of Mindelo-especially his nephew Carlos, who anticipated inheriting his
uncle's business and estate. Unfortunately for Carlos, his uncle's life was
full of secrets that were only revealed in his will and through the tapes he
left for his illegitimate daughter, Graca, the surprise heiress to his
fortune. What follows is a light-hearted romp through the secrets, business
capers and romantic escapades of the town's most intriguing character. This
award-winning film features renowned Brazilian actors, a sensational
soundtrack boasting the sounds of internationally acclaimed Cape Verdean
musician Tito Paris, and an appearance by world-famous diva Cesaria Evora.
DIRECTIONS TO COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE The Coolidge is located at 290 Harvard
St., Brookline (near the intersection of Beacon and Harvard Streets in the
heart of Coolidge Corner).
BY SUBWAY
C Line of the Green Line outbound to Coolidge Corner
B Line of the Green Line outbound to Harvard Street
BY BUS
#66 Bus from Harvard Square/Dudley to Coolidge Corner Metered parking
available behind the theatre, off Centre St. (free after 6:00pm and all day
Sundays)
claire andrade-watkins
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