The Artist and the City_
The painter António Cruz wanders around the city of Porto painting what he sees: old and modern buildings, people arriving and leaving work in the factories, children playing. The impressionist realism of Cruz’s drawings dissolves into Oliveira’s vision of Porto, which at the same time portrays the painter and his work.
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António Cruz
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Artist and the City was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
The painter António Cruz wanders around the city of Porto painting what he sees: old and modern buildings, people arriving and leaving work in the factories,...
The Artist and the City is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 26m.
CAST (1)
António Cruz
O Pintor
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What is The Artist and the City about?
The painter António Cruz wanders around the city of Porto painting what he sees: old and modern buildings, people arriving and leaving work in the factories, children playing. The impressionist realism of Cruz’s drawings dissolves into Oliveira’s vision of Porto, which at the same time portrays the painter and his work.
How long is The Artist and the City?
The Artist and the City has a runtime of 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Who stars in The Artist and the City?
The cast of The Artist and the City includes António Cruz.
What is the rating of The Artist and the City?
The Artist and the City has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary