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The Mother

A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre

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

Screenplay

João César Monteiro

Status

Released

Release date

24/03/1979

Original language

Portuguese