The Films of João César Monteiro, Ranked

“I want the Portuguese public to fuck itself! Repeatedly, and so on and on and on…” – João César Monteiro

João was a chain smoker, a pervert, a lover and a fighter, and a deep admirer of Straub-Huillet.

On Branca de Neve (2000):

- Did you see the movie “Blue,” by Derek Jarman?

- I don’t see movies directed by faggots. Honestly. Untalented faggots, that is.

-Do you know why I’m asking you this?

-No.

-I’m asking you this because the movie is totally in blue with a soundtrack.

-But I’m not interested.

-I was just curious if you saw it.

-I didn’t and I won’t.