The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir (1976)
Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.
Director: José Fonseca e Costa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: August 20, 1976
Cast
- António Beringela - Beringela
- Ana Zanatti - Lianor
- Maria Alice Vergueiro - África
- Fernando Loureiro - Boanova
- Sérgio Godinho - Camolas
- Luís Barradas - Soldado Mudo
- João Guedes - D. Gonçalo
- Zita Duarte - Joana
- Maria Alice Vergueiro - Ama
- Fernando Gusmão - Camponês
Screenplay
Music: Sérgio Godinho
Cinematography: António Escudeiro
Editing: João Carlos Gorjão, Teresa Vaz da Silva
Production: Tobis Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: José Fonseca e Costa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir about?
- Alentejo 1975. The Police associate a group of traveling players with a strike of agricultural workers. The action takes place in the open space and harsh heat of the Alentejo. With the connivance of Lianor, the troupe enters the palace of Don Gonzalo an old aristocrat. The gentleman is obsessed by visions of great past deeds in a universe of ghosts. This was the first example of militant cinema in Portugal after the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship, exploring the world after the Carnation Revolution and its contradictions.
- Who directed The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
- The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was directed by José Fonseca e Costa.
- Who stars in The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
- The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir stars António Beringela, Ana Zanatti, Maria Alice Vergueiro, Fernando Loureiro, Sérgio Godinho, Luís Barradas.
- How long is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
- The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir?
- The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir produced?
- The Ghosts of Alcacer-Kibir was produced in Portugal.