

End of Conservation
1990-09-27 · 12 min · ★ 5.4
A satirical and delirious short which sums up the obsessions of João César Monteiro: film-making and… young women.
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- Directors
- João César Monteiro
- Production companies
- Rita Filmes
- Countries
- Portugal
- Status
- Released
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Alexandra LencastreSecretária
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