The Song of the Earth
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
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The Song of the Earth
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 29, 1938
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Drama
User Score
75%
Original Title
A Canção da Terra
Production Companies
Filmes Albuquerque
Director
Jorge Brum do Canto
Description
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.