This third volume of the Casa do Cinema Manoel de Oliveira Collection marks the beginning of the complete edition of the filmmaker's unrealised projects, with a single exception, revealing a previously hidden aspect of his work. These unfinished creations, an authentic ‘invisible cinema’, are essential pieces of a puzzle long known to be incomplete, but whose full scope remained unknown.

This book sheds light on the shadowy areas of Oliveira’s career, opening new perspectives on the films he brought to fruition. The projects presented here vary in their degree of development, ranging from synopses and fully developed scripts to mere sketches and unfulfilled intentions, offering the reader a unique and in-depth insight into the director’s creative universe.