The Fever of Maria João (2023)
Maria João lives isolated with her father. Fearing she will catch the disease carried by the wind that killed her mother, the father does not allow her to leave the house. In exchange, he narrates stories of adventure to her. One night, an ex-soldier turned wanderer of peace, knocks on their door, in search of the woman he left behind before setting off to war, unaware that she is already gone.
Director: Afonso Rapazote, Bernardo Rapazote
Genre: Western
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: May 3, 2023
Cast
- António Mortágua - Forasteiro
- Rita Rocha - Maria João
- José Martins - Velho
Screenplay
Cinematography: Leonardo Simões
Editing: Duarte Nery, João Pedro Duarte
Production: Maria & Mayer
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fever of Maria João about?
- Maria João lives isolated with her father. Fearing she will catch the disease carried by the wind that killed her mother, the father does not allow her to leave the house. In exchange, he narrates stories of adventure to her. One night, an ex-soldier turned wanderer of peace, knocks on their door, in search of the woman he left behind before setting off to war, unaware that she is already gone.
- Who directed The Fever of Maria João?
- The Fever of Maria João was directed by Afonso Rapazote, Bernardo Rapazote.
- Who stars in The Fever of Maria João?
- The Fever of Maria João stars António Mortágua, Rita Rocha, José Martins.
- How long is The Fever of Maria João?
- The Fever of Maria João has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Fever of Maria João?
- The Fever of Maria João is a Western film.
- Where was The Fever of Maria João produced?
- The Fever of Maria João was produced in Portugal.