Pilar del Río

Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Self

Booklovers is a series about the bookish dimension of some of the most cultural cities in the world. With the guide of the writer Jorge Carrión, in each chapter we visit emblematic bookstores, libraries and cultural spaces in metropolises such as Mexico City, Barcelona, Lisbon, Buenos Aires or Madrid, to better understand them through their relationship with books and literature.

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Herself

Documentary about the life and work of the writer José Saramago, with particular emphasis on the historical context and the importance of his novel "Memorial do Convento", based on archival images and testimonies by several personalities.

Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Self

A deeply moving story about love, loss and literature, this documentary follows the days of José Saramago, the Nobel-laureate Portuguese novelist, and his wife, Pilar del Río. The film shows their whirlwind life of international travel, his passion for completing his masterpiece "The Elephant's Journey", and how their love quietly sustains them throughout.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self

Documentary adaptation of the book "Labirinto da Saudade," a deconstruction of the Portuguese ethos from a philosophical and historical point of view, written by Eduardo Lourenço.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as La amiga periodista

Gálvez is a bumbling journalist investigating a real state shady business.