Ala-Arriba! (1942)
It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating without parent's assent was seen as a disgrace to the family, not only in respect to women, but also men.
Director: José Leitão de Barros
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 15, 1942
Cast
- Elsa Bea-Flor - Julha
- Domingos Gonçalves - João Moço
- Nicolau - Ti Nicolau
- Ilídio Rocha Silvestre - Ti Saramago, João Moço's Father
- Maria Olguim - Tia Engrácia, João Moço's Mother
- Luís Pinto - Prior
- Madalena Vilaça - Cigana
Screenplay
Music: Ruy Coelho
Cinematography: Salazar Dinis, Octávio Bobone
Editing: Jacques Saint-Léonard
Production: Tobis Portuguesa, Comissariado do Desemprego, Secretariado da Propaganda Nacional (SPN)
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: José Leitão de Barros
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ala-Arriba! about?
- It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating without parent's assent was seen as a disgrace to the family, not only in respect to women, but also men.
- Who directed Ala-Arriba!?
- Ala-Arriba! was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
- Who stars in Ala-Arriba!?
- Ala-Arriba! stars Elsa Bea-Flor, Domingos Gonçalves, Nicolau, Ilídio Rocha Silvestre, Maria Olguim, Luís Pinto.
- How long is Ala-Arriba!?
- Ala-Arriba! has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Ala-Arriba!?
- Ala-Arriba! is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Ala-Arriba! produced?
- Ala-Arriba! was produced in Portugal.