Cordiais Saudações, Mr. Kissinger

About This Movie

So, 'Cordiais Saudações, Mr. Kissinger' is this intriguing TV movie from '76, directed by someone who remains a bit of a mystery. You've got Dina Sfat delivering a layered performance as the romantic lead, alongside Carlos Dolabella. It’s a soap opera within the film that hooks the wife and daughter of a humble farmer, played by Jofre Soares, who gets a television set and starts questioning his old beliefs about weather and life itself. The pacing is rather deliberate, giving you time to soak in the tension between tradition and modernity. There’s this palpable sense of nostalgia and a clever commentary on how media influences rural life, which makes it feel distinctive within the landscape of TV movies of its time.

This film is quite scarce on physical media, making it a rare find for collectors. Its unique blend of narrative and socio-cultural commentary offers something different from mainstream productions of its era. Interest in vintage TV movies has been on the rise, which adds to its allure among those digging into lesser-known gems from the 1970s.