Pedro Oliveira
Directing
Biography
Pedro Oliveira, the Portuguese journalist and actor known for his role in the 1984 film "O Lugar do Morto," was born on March 26, 1958, in Lisbon, Portugal. He began his career in journalism with RTP, Portugal's public broadcasting organization, contributing to various programs and documentaries. In 1984, he expanded his repertoire by acting in "O Lugar do Morto," directed by António-Pedro Vasconcelos, portraying the character Álvaro Serpa, a journalist entangled in a mysterious suicide case. His diverse roles in journalism and film underscore his versatility and dedication to Portuguese media and culture.
Known For
A newspaper reporter comes across a man and woman arguing on the beach, and after obligingly driving the woman around when she seeks him out, he takes her back to discover that the man has been murdered. The woman takes off, but the reporter, after many twists and turns, runs into her on a train. They start a relationship, but he had better pay closer attention to how he got to know her in the first place.
Dead Man's Seat
The first Civil War action short by Whitestone Motion Pictures. The struggle to put aside differences and see your brothers and sisters as equals, even if it means risking your life.