The outer packaging is in very good condition, as the shrink wrap is still intact. The DVD disc also has no noticeable scratches and can be played without any problems. A vibrant memory of the "birthplace of Portugal" depicted by the masters who lead the European film world— Entered in the 7th (2012) Rome International Film Festival Special Invitation at the 13th (2012) Tokyo FILMeX Set in the historic district of Guimarães, a city in northwestern Portugal, known as the "birthplace of the nation" and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, each master fully demonstrates their individuality, captivating audiences with their unique works. Episode 1: "BARTENDER" Director/Screenplay: Aki Kaurismäki Cast: Ilkka Koivula "BARTENDER" is a work full of Kaurismäki's pathos, quietly depicting a lonely man's day without dialogue. Episode 2: "Sweet Exorcist" Director/Screenplay: Pedro Costa Cast: Vontura, António Santos While the project originated in Guimarães, Costa, at the forefront of contemporary cinema, shifted the concept to "how not to film in Guimarães" in "Sweet Exorcist." Vontura, who also appeared in "Colossal Youth," engages in an unusual dialogue, conversing with a soldier who participated in the 1974 "Carnation Revolution"—or perhaps his ghost. Episode 3: "Broken Glass" Director/Screenplay: Víctor Erice Cast: Waldemar Santos, Amândio Martins The site of what was once the second-largest textile factory in Europe, now known as the "broken window glass factory." It is a moving work that listens to the voices of the past and captures a moment in the lives of former workers. Episode 4: "The Conqueror, Conquered" Director/Screenplay: Manoel de Oliveira Cast: Ricardo Trepa "The Conqueror, Conquered" concludes the series, the latest work by director Manoel de Oliveira, who is 104 years old, making him the oldest working director. While introducing the episode of Afonso I, the origin of Guimarães, his unique humor avoids the formality of historical narratives, creating a thrilling short film that surprises the audience. #AkiKaurismäki #PedroCosta #VíctorErice #ManoelDeOliveira #ForeignFilms #Portugal #GuimarãesHistoricalCenter