Gestures and Fragments (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1983, Gestures and Fragments is a documentary film directed by Alberto Seixas Santos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. "Essay on the Military and the Power", a phrase that also belongs to the title of "Gestures & Fragments", sums up the spirit of the film, based on three points of view on the same theme: Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho and Eduardo Lourenço, in their own roles, and the one played by Robert Kramer, as an American journalist bent on seeking explanations for the process of the Portuguese Revolution.
Who’s in it. Gestures and Fragments stars Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho as Himself, Robert Kramer as American journalist, Eduardo Lourenço as Himself and Joaquim Furtado as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gestures and Fragments sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gestures and Fragments page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gestures and Fragments tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gestures and Fragments (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gestures and Fragments change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gestures and Fragments worth watching?
- Gestures and Fragments holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gestures and Fragments?
- Gestures and Fragments stars Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, Robert Kramer, Eduardo Lourenço, Joaquim Furtado and Erika Kramer.
- When was Gestures and Fragments released?
- Gestures and Fragments was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.