This Portuguese romance tells the story of Ana Maria and Julio, two young lovers trying to attain fame and fortune in the music business. They both start in obscurity, Julio a modest guitar player and Ana Maria a fado singer. When Ana Maria starts to become famous because of her beauty and extraordinary talent, Julio feels betrayed and left behind as his star does not rise as quickly as Ana’s. Ana starts to get a lot of acclaim and attention from rich and powerful society men. When Julio decides to leave for the African colonies, heartbroken, never to see Ana again, she must choose between her first love and the fame and fortune and the appeal of wealthy older men.
The movie is loosely based on the life of actress and singer Amália Rodrigues with her starring in the lead role.
Cast
Amália Rodrigues … Ana Maria
Virgilio Teixeira … Júlio
Vasco Santana … Joaquim Marujo
António Silva … Chico Fadista
Tony D’Algy … Sousa Morais – a manager
Raul de Carvalho … Embaixador (as Raul Carvalho)
Eugénio Salvador … Lingrinhas
Director: Perdigão Queiroga
Writers: José Galhardo (poems), Armando Vieira Pinto