A Tea Among the Clouds (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1917, A Tea Among the Clouds is a documentary film directed by Alfredo Nunes de Matos, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. The first advertising film ever made in Portugal. Aiming to popularize a new brand of biscuits, Caldevilla hired the Puortollanos and had them climb the 75 meters of the Baroque Clérigos Tower. The feat gathered an unprecedented crowd in Porto, 150.000 fevered souls hanging in dread while the two showmen accomplished their half-hour climb. Upon reaching the top, the duo set a table and had some tea with, of course, the new Fábrica Invicta-brand petit beurres. From up top, they then released thousands of leaflets advertising the grandiose biscuits.
Who’s in it. A Tea Among the Clouds stars Jose Portullano and Miguel Portullano.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Tea Among the Clouds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tea Among the Clouds page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tea Among the Clouds (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tea Among the Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tea Among the Clouds worth watching?
- A Tea Among the Clouds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tea Among the Clouds?
- A Tea Among the Clouds stars Jose Portullano and Miguel Portullano.
- When was A Tea Among the Clouds released?
- A Tea Among the Clouds was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.