Alentejo, Alentejo (2014)
Following international recognition of Fado, Portugal recently submitted to UNESCO the polyphonic songs of the Alentejo, known as Cante Alentejano, or just Cante, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This film will be a journey into the hot Alentejo countryside (Southern region of Portugal) discovering Cante music and the life of its performers. Not many people outside Portugal know about these a capella polyphonic choirs, typically formed by 20 to 30 male agricultural workers or miners, that seem to express the deep voice of the Earth.
Director: Sérgio Tréfaut
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 24, 2014
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Editing: Pedro Marques
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alentejo, Alentejo about?
- Following international recognition of Fado, Portugal recently submitted to UNESCO the polyphonic songs of the Alentejo, known as Cante Alentejano, or just Cante, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This film will be a journey into the hot Alentejo countryside (Southern region of Portugal) discovering Cante music and the life of its performers. Not many people outside Portugal know about these a capella polyphonic choirs, typically formed by 20 to 30 male agricultural workers or miners, that seem to express the deep voice of the Earth.
- Who directed Alentejo, Alentejo?
- Alentejo, Alentejo was directed by Sérgio Tréfaut.
- Who stars in Alentejo, Alentejo?
- Alentejo, Alentejo stars Hugo Bentes.
- How long is Alentejo, Alentejo?
- Alentejo, Alentejo has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Alentejo, Alentejo?
- Alentejo, Alentejo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alentejo, Alentejo produced?
- Alentejo, Alentejo was produced in Portugal.