Rio Turvo (2007)

A bizarre and tragic ballad of an impossible love between a nameless topographer and Leonor in a swamp soon to be destroyed by the forces of Man. She (Teresa Salgueiro, ethereal voice of Madredeus) is the “swamp-flower”, protégée of a Socratic Director (and his goat Plato). In a world without women, she is kept safe from the temptations of the flesh by her strict and grotesque Aunt. The sound-track entirely played by the workers (fado and bossa nova singers) reveals parallel narratives of suspicion and conspiracy that unfold to the pace of the unconscious leading to a confrontation between Man and River. Inspired by a hypnotic story by Branquinho da Fonseca (1905-1974).

Director: Edgar Pêra
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Luís Branquinho
Editing: Tiago Antunes
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Edgar Pêra
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Turvo about?
A bizarre and tragic ballad of an impossible love between a nameless topographer and Leonor in a swamp soon to be destroyed by the forces of Man. She (Teresa Salgueiro, ethereal voice of Madredeus) is the “swamp-flower”, protégée of a Socratic Director (and his goat Plato). In a world without women, she is kept safe from the temptations of the flesh by her strict and grotesque Aunt. The sound-track entirely played by the workers (fado and bossa nova singers) reveals parallel narratives of suspicion and conspiracy that unfold to the pace of the unconscious leading to a confrontation between Man and River. Inspired by a hypnotic story by Branquinho da Fonseca (1905-1974).
Who directed Rio Turvo?
Rio Turvo was directed by Edgar Pêra.
Who stars in Rio Turvo?
Rio Turvo stars David Almeida, José Wallenstein, Manuel João Vieira, Paula Só, J.P. Simões, Nuno Melo.
How long is Rio Turvo?
Rio Turvo has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Rio Turvo?
Rio Turvo is a Drama film.