Lines of Wellington
- Director: Valeria Sarmiento
- Writer: Carlos Saboga
- Cast: John Malkovich, Nuno Lopes, Soraia Chaves, Marisa Paredes, Victoria Guerra
- Language: Portuguese
- Theatrical Release Date: November 21, 2012
- Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival
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Synopsis: After the failed attempts of Junot and Soult in 1807 and 1809, Napoleon Bonaparte sent a powerful army, commanded by Marshal Massena, to invade Portugal in 1810. The French easily reached the centre of the country, where the Anglo-Portuguese army, led by General Wellington, was waiting. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]
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