Film
The Song of the Earth
1938 · 1h 34m · Drama
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- 7.0
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Overview
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Cast
Elsa Rumina
Bastiana
Barreto Poeira
Gonçales
Óscar de Lemos
Caçarola
João Manuel
Nazairinho
Maria Emília Vilas
The Mother
António Moita
João Venâncio
José Celestino
The Father
Mota da Costa
Crew
- Jorge Brum do CantoDirector · Writer · Producer
- Aquilino MendesDirector of Photography · Producer
- Armando RodriguesOriginal Music Composer
- Afonso Correia LeiteOriginal Music Composer
- Peter MayerowitzEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- March 29, 1938
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Drama
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