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Cast & Crew

João Canijo
Director
João Canijo
Writer
Danielle Darrieux
As Self (archive footage)
Hanna Schygulla
As Erika Mann (voice)
Robert Montgomery
As Self (archive footage)
Rüdiger Vogler
As Alfred Döblin (voice)
Tyrone Power
As Self (archive footage)

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"Lusitanian Illusion" is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex history of Portugal during World War II. Through a carefully curated collection of images and sounds, the film exposes the dual nature of the country, showcasing its rural regions as a haven for refugees seeking escape to the Americas while also highlighting the Nazi sympathies of its political and cultural elite. This powerful exploration of Portugal's past sheds light on the intricate web of relationships that defined the country's role in international politics during one of the darkest periods in human history.

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