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The Mother

1979Directed by João César Monteiro

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Released: March 24, 1979
Runtime: 26m

About The Mother

Drama

Synopsis

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
Writer: João César Monteiro
Original title: A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre

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