The Movement of Things
1985, Portuguese. Directed by Manuela Serra.
A picture of daily life punctuated by silence. In a village in the north, the daily routine of three families. Glimpses of Isabel, her eyes turned towards the future; for the others, living is the only meaning of life. The camera freezes moments of life through the movement of things in time, values and silence.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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The Movement of Things is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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- Released
- 21 November 1985
- Original title
- O Movimento das Coisas
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- Manuela Serra
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The Movement of Things runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Movement of Things is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Movement of Things?
If you liked The Movement of Things, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Naqoyqatsi.
Who directed The Movement of Things?
The Movement of Things (1985) was directed by Manuela Serra.