Underplayed Gems

The King's Trial (1990)

The King's Trial poster
Original title
O Processo do Rei
Directed by
João Mário Grilo
Genre
historical film
Country
Portugal
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Portuguese king faces a legal process that examines his actions and authority. The film follows the trial and the political tensions surrounding it.

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What happens

The King's Trial (Portuguese: O Processo do Rei) is a 1990 Portuguese drama film directed by João Mário Grilo. The film was selected as the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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