Torre Bela (1977)

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The rise and fall of a revolutionary cooperative movement established in a large private farm in Ribatejo, Portugal, from March to December 1975 (most part of the land occupations occurred in Alentejo, promoted by the communist party). In direct speech, sometimes to the camera, sometimes among themselves, the uneducated rural workers expose their misery, their suffering, their hopes, and ultimately their despair - when a socialist government orders the restitution of the land to their primitive owners, and these transform the land into a hunting reserve.

Director: Thomas Harlan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 139 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Noémia Delgado, Roberto Perpignani
Production: Società Cinematografica Italiana di Torre Bela, Cooperativa Era Nova, Albatros
Country: Italy, Portugal
Language: Français, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Thomas Harlan
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torre Bela about?
The rise and fall of a revolutionary cooperative movement established in a large private farm in Ribatejo, Portugal, from March to December 1975 (most part of the land occupations occurred in Alentejo, promoted by the communist party). In direct speech, sometimes to the camera, sometimes among themselves, the uneducated rural workers expose their misery, their suffering, their hopes, and ultimately their despair - when a socialist government orders the restitution of the land to their primitive owners, and these transform the land into a hunting reserve.
Who directed Torre Bela?
Torre Bela was directed by Thomas Harlan.
Who stars in Torre Bela?
Torre Bela stars Thomas Harlan, Camilo Mortágua, José Afonso, Wilson Filipe.
How long is Torre Bela?
Torre Bela has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is Torre Bela?
Torre Bela is a Documentary film.
Where was Torre Bela produced?
Torre Bela was produced in Italy, Portugal.