Tentação is a 1997 Portuguese drama film directed by Joaquim Leitão. It was released on 26 December 1997.
Cast Joaquim de Almeida as António Cristina Câmara as Lena Ana Bustorff Diogo Infante Sofia Leite
Production It had a budget of $265,000,000. The filming locations included Vila Nova de Gaia and Lisbon.
Synopsis Father Antonio is a priest by vocation, committed and generous, very dear to the people of Vila Daires, a quiet town in the North of the country. But Father Antonio is also a man, and Vila Daires is not as peaceful as it seems. Father António's good intentions will not be enough to stop the escalating conflicts. And when his fate crosses paths with Lena, the town's "black sheep", he will also be forced to confront his own demons. Especially those he never even thought existed.
Reception The film was successful in Portugal. 18 days after being released, the film had 203,853 admissions and went on to have admissions of 400,000, being one of the top 10 grossing films of the year.
Accolades Award Date Category Recipients and nominees Result Globos de Ouro 1998 Best Film Tentação Best Director Joaquim Leitão Best Actor Joaquim de Almeida Troféus Nova Gente 16 March 1998 Best Film Tentação Best Acting Cristina Câmara
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