The Mother (1979)
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Director: João César Monteiro
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: March 24, 1979
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: João César Monteiro
Production: RTP
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
folklore
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mother about?
- The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
- Who directed The Mother?
- The Mother was directed by João César Monteiro.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Hermínio Rebelo, Fernando Lavrador, Deolinda Gonçalves, Teresa Café.
- How long is The Mother?
- The Mother has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Mother?
- The Mother is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mother produced?
- The Mother was produced in Portugal.