Lusitanian Illusion (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, Lusitanian Illusion is a history and documentary film directed by João Canijo, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Images and sounds expose the duality of Portugal during the days of WW2: a peaceful, god-loving, rural country, providing an escape route for over one hundred thousand European refugees to the Americas; and a political and cultural elite that disguised their Nazi inclinations just enough to play its neutral role in international politics.
Who’s in it. Lusitanian Illusion stars António de Oliveira Salazar as Self (archive footage), Américo Tomás as Self - President of the Republic (archive footage), Hanna Schygulla as Erika Mann (voice) and Rüdiger Vogler as Alfred Döblin (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lusitanian Illusion 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 Lusitanian Illusion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lusitanian Illusion tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lusitanian Illusion (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lusitanian Illusion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lusitanian Illusion worth watching?
- Lusitanian Illusion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lusitanian Illusion?
- Lusitanian Illusion stars António de Oliveira Salazar, Américo Tomás, Hanna Schygulla, Rüdiger Vogler and Christian Patey.
- When was Lusitanian Illusion released?
- Lusitanian Illusion was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.