José e Pilar: José Saramago e Pilar del Río

Synopsis of José e Pilar: José Saramago e Pilar del Río

This special edition includes a documentary on DVD and a book, focusing on the daily life and personal relationship between Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago and his wife, journalist and translator Pilar del Río. Following the couple during the writing process of Saramago's novel 'The Elephant's Journey', the documentary reveals the human, ethical, and affectionate side of the writer, offering a moving look at their love story and his commitment to the world. The accompanying book, 'The Journey Never Ends', complements the experience with excerpts from 'The Last Notebook', a collection of writings Saramago published on his blog before his passing, along with articles dedicated to him by authors such as Roberto Saviano and Maurizio Maggiani.