Christopher Columbus, The Enigma (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, Christopher Columbus, The Enigma is a drama and history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 75 minutes. “Life is the journey, life is the enigma...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese. Inspired by the book "Cristóvão Colon Era Português".
Who’s in it. Christopher Columbus, The Enigma stars Ricardo Trêpa as Manuel Luciano (1946-60), Leonor Baldaque as Sílvia (1957-60), Manoel de Oliveira as Manuel Luciano (2007) and Maria Isabel de Oliveira as Sílvia (2007), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Christopher Columbus, The Enigma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christopher Columbus, The Enigma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christopher Columbus, The Enigma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christopher Columbus, The Enigma (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christopher Columbus, The Enigma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christopher Columbus, The Enigma worth watching?
- Christopher Columbus, The Enigma holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christopher Columbus, The Enigma?
- Christopher Columbus, The Enigma stars Ricardo Trêpa, Leonor Baldaque, Manoel de Oliveira, Maria Isabel de Oliveira and Leonor Silveira.
- When was Christopher Columbus, The Enigma released?
- Christopher Columbus, The Enigma was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.