Past and Present (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, Past and Present is a comedy and drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. This is an intriguing avant-garde look at what motivates the leisurely classes in Portugal, for better or worse, by director Manoel de Oliveira. Set in a spacious country home peopled with a wide-ranging cast of characters, the drama begins as the friends of a widow come to console her on the loss of her husband. But at one point, the widow goes upstairs, encounters her husband, and is faced with his accusations about the past. This event and others provide the means of revealing the petty, self-serving, egocentric, and romantic pursuits of the melange of people in the house. - Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Who’s in it. Past and Present stars Maria de Saisset as Vanda, a widow, Manuela de Freitas as Noémia, Bárbara Vieira as Angélica and Alberto Inácio as Ricardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Past and Present has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Past and Present page.
If you liked it. Fans of Past and Present tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Past and Present (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Past and Present change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Past and Present worth watching?
- Past and Present holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Past and Present?
- Past and Present stars Maria de Saisset, Manuela de Freitas, Bárbara Vieira, Alberto Inácio and Pedro Pinheiro.
- When was Past and Present released?
- Past and Present was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.