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Fado, História d’uma Cantadeira (1948)
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. … Continue reading
A Raiz do Coração (2000)
A Raiz do Coração (A Root of the Heart) is a Portuguese film set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician … Continue reading
Retalhos da Vida de Um Médico (1962)
This 93 minute black and white Portuguese drama, also called The County Doctor, was based on the book by Fernando Namora. It tells several different stories about a doctor and his life’s work. It was directed by Jorge Brum do … Continue reading
Acto de Primavera (1963)
Acto de Primavera also known as the Passion of Jesus was first released in France April 10, 1963. It is a story about the people in a small town called Curalha that follow the traditions of the 16th text of … Continue reading
Branca de Neve (2000)
This Portuguese film adaptation of Robert Walser’s ‘Schneewittchen’ was directed by João César Monteiro. Branca de Neve or Snow White shows only a black screen with just text, a couple of brief images, and voice over. When this film was … Continue reading