Portugal / Mar 24, 1979 / 0
The Mother (1979)
Directed by João César Monteiro
26minruntime
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Plot
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.
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Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português |
| Production countries | Portugal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RTP |
| Release date | 24 marzo 1979 |
| Production | João César Monteiro |
| Writer | João César Monteiro |
| Editing | João César Monteiro |
| Cinematography | Manuel Costa e Silva |
| Assistant directors | Margarida Gil, João César Monteiro |
| Music | Manuel Costa e Silva, João Canedo |
| Sound | Manuel Costa e Silva, João Canedo |
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