The Mother 1979

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Drama

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.

Release Date 1979-03-24
Runtime 26m
Director João César Monteiro
Producer João César Monteiro
Writer João César Monteiro