The Letter (French: La Lettre, Portuguese: A Carta) is a 1999 French-Portuguese drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

By accident, an aristocrat, Jacques de Clèves, a famous and wealthy doctor, is also there, even though they do not exchange a word.

One night the couple attends a gala concert where Pedro Abrunhosa, the well-known Portuguese singer, performs.

A nun (Leonor Silveira) who was a childhood friend of Catherine listens to her sorrows and doubts, and gives her advice and comfort.

Her friend advises her to pursue her heart's love, but Catherine fears of the uncertain future of passion and decides to avoid Pedro, who has now moved to an apartment across the street in hope of meeting her.