Debate 100th anniversary of the birth of Mário Soares

The Lusófona University celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mário Soares, a unique figure in the history of Portuguese democracy.

Mário Soares (1924-2017), an unavoidable figure in the national political scene, left a memorable legacy in the political, intellectual, and social spheres of the country. A lawyer, politician, and writer, he was one of the main responsible for the democratic transition in Portugal, having been a protagonist of crucial moments in our history, such as the founding of the Socialist Party (1973), his participation in the Carnation Revolution (1974), and his terms as Prime Minister (1976-1978 and 1983-1985) and President of the Republic (1986-1996).

In this context, the Lusófona University will pay tribute to Mário Soares by organizing a day of activities that allow not only to remember but also to understand and value his legacy.

We invite the entire Lusophone Community to participate in this event.

Program

10h00 AM - Centennial of the Birth of Mário Soares - Fernando Lopes Cinema Room

• Presentation – Teresa Maia Carmo – Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center

10h15 AM - Screening of the film "As Armas e o Povo" (The Weapons and the People) - Fernando Lopes Cinema Room

• Collective film about the April 25, 1974, directed and produced by the Cinema Workers Collective

11h45 AM - 12h45 PM - Commentary and debate on the film - Fernando Lopes Cinema Room

• António Costa Pinto
• Rita Almeida de Carvalho

2h30 PM - Mário Soares and the Transition to Democracy - Agostinho da Silva Auditorium

• Filipa Raimundo
• André Paris
• Paulo Mendes Pinto
• Moderator: Sara Pina – Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center

3h45 PM - Mário Soares and the Construction of a Politician - Agostinho da Silva Auditorium

• Estrela Serrano
• Pedro Marques Gomes
• Susana Rogeiro Nina
• Moderator: Sara Pina – Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center

4h45 PM - 6h00 PM - Closing Session - Agostinho da Silva Auditorium

• João Soares
• José Manuel dos Santos
• José Bragança de Miranda
• Moderator: António Sousa Duarte