This is a great first feature film for George Felner, a one-man-show (writer/director/actor/editor/etc) who after years of making hilarious short-films got his chance here to show his talent in a feature film. It has some of the best gags in movies (my two all-time favorites: Diogo Infante's character day dreaming of soft-porn fantasies with his secretary and the running gag of the guy at the fast-food place who is constantly ran over by Diogo's car), it it beautifully shot, the special effects are subtle and efficient to the film, making Mano a credible character out of an old movie, and it also has a heart-felt story which all movie lovers can relate to. We want to see more from George Felner! Keep them coming!

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The story of Manô, a Portuguese silent movie star from the 20s that happens to appear in modern day Lisbon, and caught the attention of a female photographer. A very original fish-out-of-water story.

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