No, or the Vain Glory of Command

(1990)Directed by Manoel de Oliveira107 minWar, Drama, History

Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.

Luís Miguel Cintraas 2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Miguel Guilhermeas Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Diogo Dóriaas Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
Luís Lucasas Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Carlos Gomesas Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
António Sequeira Lopesas Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Mateus Lorenaas King Sebastian of Portugal
Lola Forneras Princess Dona Isabel
RFRaúl Fraireas King Afonso I of Portugal
Ruy de Carvalhoas Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
Teresa Menezesas Venus
Paulo Matosas Radio Operator / Vasco da Gama
FBFrancisco Baiãoas Prince John
João Bénard da Costaas Baron of Alvito
Luís Mascarenhasas King Afonso V of Portugal
Jorge Rollaas Priest / Wounded Man
José Ramosas Friar Fernando
Ricardo Trêpaas Soldier
Catarina Furtadoas Isle of Love Woman
Sofia Sá da Bandeiraas Isle of Love Woman
André Gagoas Soldier
Ana Davidas Statue at the Monastery of Batalha