The Mother

The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Country:

Portugal

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

26 minutes

Year:

1979

Director:

João César Monteiro

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Company:

RTP

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