The Little Bird of Ribeira (1960)

Cast

• Deolinda Rodrigues - Madalena
• António Silva - Barata
• Leónia Mendes - Marcolina
• Manuel Santos Carvalho - Lopes
• Paiva Raposo - João
• Humberto Madeira - Artur

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class

Keywords

class society, portugal, emigration, working class, portuguese, porto, portuguese cinema, brazil

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Little Bird of Ribeira about?

Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Barata, another typical figure who makes a living from expedients, helps Madalena's father - meanwhile returned, to "register" her - in a kidnapping plan capable of facilitating her reconciliation with Micas, who is reluctant... Things get complicated, but happiness ends up triumphing.

Who directed The Little Bird of Ribeira?

The Little Bird of Ribeira was directed by Augusto Fraga.

Who stars in The Little Bird of Ribeira?

The Little Bird of Ribeira stars Deolinda Rodrigues, António Silva, Leónia Mendes, Manuel Santos Carvalho, Paiva Raposo, Humberto Madeira.

How long is The Little Bird of Ribeira?

The Little Bird of Ribeira has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).

What genre is The Little Bird of Ribeira?

The Little Bird of Ribeira is a Drama, Family, Romance film.

What are the themes of The Little Bird of Ribeira?

The themes of The Little Bird of Ribeira include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.