A Friendly Handshake
1997, English. Directed by Jean Rouch & Manoel de Oliveira.
From the bridges of Porto to its estuary, two men are paying tribute to the elegant Douro River. Through Luís de Camões and Prince Henry the Navigator, through its Viking ships and dizzying bridges, the Douro is a great witness to the history and culture of Portugal. Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira are walking alongside while reciting a poem written by de Oliveira himself. During their walk, they reflect upon documentary-making, the charm of the river, and what it represents to them.
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- 0h 35m
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- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1997
- Original title
- En une poignée de mains amies
- Written by
- Manoel de Oliveira
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A Friendly Handshake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Friendly Handshake?
A Friendly Handshake (1997) was directed by Jean Rouch and Manoel de Oliveira and stars Manoel de Oliveira, Jean Rouch.