The movie "José and Pilar" by Miguel Gonçalves Mendes, finally reached its destination: Portugal, homeland of Jose Saramago. The premiere was in Lisbon last Tuesday. The film follows the steps of the couple during the creation of the writer’s last book, "The Journey of the Elephant”. The date was not chosen randomly. Saramago would complete 88 years old on November 16.
* Pilar del Río, the wife of the writer in the last 24 years, until his death in June, talked about the director: "I thank Miguel the chance to show the world the life of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century."
* Adriana Clacanhoto followed the session since she has a song on the soundtrack. "I went to Lisbon just to witness this moment. I wrote an instrumental theme at the request of Miguel. Saramago is very special. "We agree, Adriana.
