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Author Rui Zink discusses his new novel 'Olga Salva o Mundo', his creative process, and his perspective on the current state of society and the Portuguese literary scene. The article also features brief reviews of 'Diários de Viagem' by Matsuo Bashô and 'Os Vikings' by Pierre Bauduin.
Camões was not only an extraordinary poet, but also an excellent observer and historian. Opinion by Jorge Paiva
In this episode, I talk to Mónica Vale de Gato about what lies behind humour: shyness, fear of ridicule, vulnerability, and the pressure of creating when comedy stops being a hobby and becomes a profession.
It is in the remote character that the unique wonder of Gil Vicente's plays lies, mixtures of entertainment, religious ceremony, agricultural fair, riddle, and propaganda.
And yes, he is a cunning gentleman, the rascal - but there is nothing malicious about him. And that is so evident in the characters of Mário Zambujal.
In “A Alma Só Está Bem Onde Não Cabe” (The Soul Is Only Well Where It Does Not Fit), Ricardo Ribeiro, a fado singer passionate about poetry and philosophy, sings of himself and others with emotion and inspiration.
A tribute to the late journalist and writer Mário Zambujal, who recently passed away at 90. The author reflects on Zambujal as a timeless figure, a chronicler of a bygone Lisbon filled with colourful characters, and a man who embodied a romantic, journalistic era that has since faded into a modern world lacking his unique spirit and code of honour.
The singer is radiant with the arrival of a new member to the family.
As much as António Lobo Antunes claimed the status of a great writer, he would certainly find it inconvenient to be elevated to Great Writer in the superlative degree. Opinion by António Guerreiro.
Nuno Lobo Antunes, the younger brother, the fifth of six, in the eulogy read at the farewell, recalls that “no one recited poetry like António” and thanks him for having stolen his memories, giving them an eternal, literary life.
Mário Zambujal, the renowned Portuguese journalist and writer, has died at the age of 90. Known for his wit, his prolific career across major newspapers and media outlets, and his celebrated literary work, including 'Crónica dos Bons Malandros', he is remembered by colleagues and public figures as a talented storyteller and a kind, extraordinary man who left a lasting mark on Portuguese culture.
A journalist turned writer, Mário Zambujal dedicated over 40 years to words. Whether in print, on the radio, or on television, he made the entire country laugh with his stories of lovable rogues. He passed away at the age of 90.
The Academy recalls that the author was born in Moura on March 5, 1936, and began writing “very young.”
Zambujal has died at the age of 90, and will continue to live on in any child who tries to raid museums, with a book in their hands, lying in a hammock, completely innocent — a chronicle by Ana Bárbara Pedrosa.
He passed away this Thursday at the age of 90.
On November 10, 2019, the program Entre Tantos hosted Mário Zambujal, a writer with an intense life who has worked in various fields of writing. Always keeping his comedic side engaged, he embraced a nearly half-hour conversation to share his life story.
Author of one of the greatest literary successes in 1980s Portugal, 'Crónica dos Bons Malandros', a renowned journalist and proud Alentejo native, died this Thursday at the age of 90.
A prolific author, Mário Zambujal delighted successive generations with his humour and sense of observation. His best-known work is likely 'Crónica dos Bons Malandros' (Chronicle of the Good Scoundrels), from 1980, which brought him to the attention of the general public.
The comedian was gifted two paintings of his pets, painted by the artist Ângela Oliveira.
When she received a box of watercolours for Christmas at the age of nine, the girl from Trás-os-Montes already wanted to be a painter. It was not a dream welcomed by her mother, who thought her daughter would “starve to death”. Graça Morais is one of the most original painters in the country and is the guest on the new episode of Geração 40.
Paris hosts the second edition of the Olá Paris film festival. The programme includes seven Portuguese films, as well as 11 animated short films accompanying the feature film screenings.
Carlos Paião was 93 years old.
In “A Alma Só Está Bem Onde Não Cabe” (The Soul Is Only Well Where It Does Not Fit), Ricardo Ribeiro, a fado singer passionate about poetry and philosophy, sings of himself and others with emotion and inspiration.
An exploration of the poetic work of António Lobo Antunes, specifically his lyrics written for the musician Vitorino. The article examines how Lobo Antunes uses traditional rhythms, colloquialisms, and a deep understanding of Portuguese life to create verses that, like his prose, are 'written on the razor's edge.' It highlights his ability to capture the human condition through urban and domestic theatre, drawing on the legacy of great Portuguese poets while portraying a wide array of characters from everyday life.
