Frei Luís de Sousa (1950)
The tragedy of a woman who - after seven years of vain searches - gave up hope of finding her husband, a knight lost in battle in Marroc with Sebastião, king of Portugal. She marries, has a daughter by her second husband, and endures the silent reproach of an aid, Telmo Pais, the only who kept his hope that his master shall return, as well as the king... One day, a mysterious pilgrim arrives at the mansion.
Director: António Lopes Ribeiro
Genre: Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 21, 1950
Cast
- Maria Sampaio - D. Madalena de Vilhena
- Raul de Carvalho - D. Manuel de Sousa Coutinho
- María Dulce - D. Maria de Noronha
- João Villaret - Telmo Pais
- Barreto Poeira - Romeiro / D. João de Portugal
- Tomás de Macedo - Dom Jorge
- José Amaro - Miranda
- Maria Olguim - Doroteia
- Jaime Santos - Padre de Benfica
- José Victor - Irmão Leigo
Screenplay
- António Lopes Ribeiro (Screenplay)
- Almeida Garrett
Music: Jaime Silva Filho
Cinematography: Aquilino Mendes, Mário Moreira
Editing: António Lopes Ribeiro
Production: Lisboa Filme, Fundo do Cinema Nacional
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
tragedy, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frei Luís de Sousa about?
- The tragedy of a woman who - after seven years of vain searches - gave up hope of finding her husband, a knight lost in battle in Marroc with Sebastião, king of Portugal. She marries, has a daughter by her second husband, and endures the silent reproach of an aid, Telmo Pais, the only who kept his hope that his master shall return, as well as the king... One day, a mysterious pilgrim arrives at the mansion.
- Who directed Frei Luís de Sousa?
- Frei Luís de Sousa was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
- Who stars in Frei Luís de Sousa?
- Frei Luís de Sousa stars Maria Sampaio, Raul de Carvalho, María Dulce, João Villaret, Barreto Poeira, Tomás de Macedo.
- How long is Frei Luís de Sousa?
- Frei Luís de Sousa has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Frei Luís de Sousa?
- Frei Luís de Sousa is a Drama, Family, History film.
- Where was Frei Luís de Sousa produced?
- Frei Luís de Sousa was produced in Portugal.
- What are the themes of Frei Luís de Sousa?
- The themes of Frei Luís de Sousa include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival.