Fado, a Singer's Story (1947)
Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
Cast
- Amália Rodrigues - Ana Maria
- Virgílio Teixeira - Júlio Guitarrista
- Vasco Santana - Joaquim Marujo
- António Silva - Chico Fadista
- Tony D'Algy - Sousa Morais, the manager
- Raul de Carvalho - Embaixador
- Eugénio Salvador - Lingrinhas
- José Victor - Damião
- Alda de Aguiar - Senhora Augusta
- Maria Emília Vilas - Rosa
Screenplay
- Armando Vieira Pinto (Screenplay)
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
portugal, musical, romance, black and white, culture, vintage, fado
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fado, a Singer's Story about?
- Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
- Who directed Fado, a Singer's Story?
- Fado, a Singer's Story was directed by Perdigão Queiroga.
- Who stars in Fado, a Singer's Story?
- Fado, a Singer's Story stars Amália Rodrigues, Virgílio Teixeira, Vasco Santana, António Silva, Tony D'Algy, Raul de Carvalho.
- How long is Fado, a Singer's Story?
- Fado, a Singer's Story has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Fado, a Singer's Story?
- Fado, a Singer's Story is a Music, Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Fado, a Singer's Story?
- Fado, a Singer's Story had a budget of $92,000.
- Where was Fado, a Singer's Story produced?
- Fado, a Singer's Story was produced in Portugal.
- What are the themes of Fado, a Singer's Story?
- The themes of Fado, a Singer's Story include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.