The Song of the Earth

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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.

Country:

Portugal

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

94 minutes

Year:

1938

Director:

Jorge Brum do Canto

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Company:

Filmes Albuquerque

Cast:
Elsa Rumina

Bastiana

Barreto Poeira

Gonçales

Óscar de Lemos

Caçarola

João Manuel

Nazairinho

Maria Emília Vilas

The Mother

Crew:
Jorge Brum do Canto

Director

Jorge Brum do Canto

Writer

Afonso Correia Leite

Music Director

Aquilino Mendes

Director of Photography

Willy Goldberger

Additional Photography