True and Tender is the North
A Corte do Norte
Synopsis
Adaptation of a 1987 novel by Agustina Bessa Luis, a multi-generation exploration of a wealthy family with a mysterious past and a house on the island of Madeira.
Top Cast
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Ana Moreira
Sissi / Rosalina / Emília de Sousa / Águeda / Rosamunde
Ricardo Aibéo
João Sanha
Rogério Samora
João de Barros
Maya Booth
Dozy
Margarida Vila-Nova
Leopoldina - 26 anos
Custódia Gallego
Leopoldina - 47 anos
Rita Blanco
D. Antónia
Marcello Urgeghe
Tristão
Joana de Verona
Paulo Filipe
Director de Cena
Laura Soveral
D. Matilde
António Pedro Cerdeira
Lopo
Diana Costa e Silva
Alice / 30 anos
Filipe Vargas
Emídio
Miguel Monteiro
Conde de Carvalhal
Rui Morisson
Médico
Virgílio Castelo
Almeida Garrett
Maria João Pinho
Olímpia
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Botelho
- Screenplay & Story
- José Álvaro Morais, João Botelho
- Original Title
- A Corte do Norte
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Filmes de Fundo, Animatógrafo II
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Botelho
José Álvaro Morais, João Botelho, Agustina Bessa-Luís
João Ribeiro
João Braz
António da Cunha Telles, Pandora da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
João Botelho
Director
João Ribeiro
Director of Photography
José Álvaro Morais
Screenplay
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
João Braz
Editor
João Botelho
Screenplay
Pandora da Cunha Telles
Producer
Catarina Amaro
Production Design
Silvia Grabowski
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About True and Tender is the North
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is True and Tender is the North about?
Adaptation of a 1987 novel by Agustina Bessa Luis, a multi-generation exploration of a wealthy family with a mysterious past and a house on the island of Madeira.
Who directed True and Tender is the North?
True and Tender is the North was directed by João Botelho.
Who stars in True and Tender is the North?
The principal cast of True and Tender is the North includes Ana Moreira, Ricardo Aibéo, Rogério Samora, Maya Booth, Margarida Vila-Nova.
When was True and Tender is the North released and how long is it?
True and Tender is the North was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Is True and Tender is the North based on a book or true story?
True and Tender is the North is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agustina Bessa-Luís".