The Portuguese Woman

2019, Movie, 2h 16min

North of Italy, the von Kettens dispute the forces of the Episcopate of Trent. Herr Ketten seeks marriage in a distant country, Portugal. After their honeymoon journey back home, Ketten leaves again for the war. Eleven years elapsed… Rumours are running about the presence of that 'foreigner' in the castle. Some say she's a heretic. Until one day, the Bishop of Trento ends up dying and, with the signature of peace, falls the background of von Ketten's life. Will the Portuguese win, where death seems to be moving in?

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...there is a gorgeous refinement and intelligence to it.

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In the midst of a centuries-old conflict between the von Kettens and the Episcopate of Trent, Herr Ketten seeks a bride in distant Portugal. He leaves his new wife behind, returning to war, and eleven years pass. Rumors spread of a foreign woman living in von Ketten's castle, sparking suspicions of heresy. The Bishop of Trento dies, and with the signing of peace comes the unraveling of von Ketten's life. Will his Portuguese wife emerge victorious, or will death prevail?

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