Song of the Sea (1953)

Song of the Sea (1953) poster

In the drought areas of Northeastern of Brazil, groups of migrants move trying to find better place to live, at least with water. Some of them go to Recife, to get a vessel to Santos expecting to have a better life in the Southern. In the poor area of Recife, an old washerwoman launders clothes to survive and support her family. Her husband Zé Luis, a former sailor, is crazy due to a hit of the boom of a mast on his head. Her older son Raimundo works in a grocery and selling mangoes on the street, trying to save money to move to the Southeastern with his girl-friend Aurora. Her daughter wants to be a prostitute to have a better quality of life. Her younger son is seriously sick.

Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Guerra Peixe
Cinematography: Cyril Arapoff
Editing: José Cañizares
Production: Kino Filmes SA, Cinematográfica Maristela, Maristela Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

poverty

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song of the Sea about?
In the drought areas of Northeastern of Brazil, groups of migrants move trying to find better place to live, at least with water. Some of them go to Recife, to get a vessel to Santos expecting to have a better life in the Southern. In the poor area of Recife, an old washerwoman launders clothes to survive and support her family. Her husband Zé Luis, a former sailor, is crazy due to a hit of the boom of a mast on his head. Her older son Raimundo works in a grocery and selling mangoes on the street, trying to save money to move to the Southeastern with his girl-friend Aurora. Her daughter wants to be a prostitute to have a better quality of life. Her younger son is seriously sick.
Who directed Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea stars Aurora Duarte, Cacilda Lanuza, Margarida Cardoso, Alfredo de Oliveira, Ruy Saraiva, Alberto Vilar.
How long is Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea is a Drama film.
Where was Song of the Sea produced?
Song of the Sea was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of Song of the Sea?
The themes of Song of the Sea include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.