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What decade did Oliveira gain critical acclaim?

  • 1940s

  • 1950s

  • 1970s

  • 1990s

Answer

Oliveira gained critical acclaim in the 1970s. This was a significant period in his career, as he released several highly praised films during this decade, including "The Cannibals" (1973), "Benilde or the Virgin Mother" (1975), and "The Valley of Abraham" (1977). These films established Oliveira as a major figure in Portuguese cinema and helped to bring him international recognition.
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