A Moura Encantada
Synopsis
A young man returns to his native Alentejo countryside and encounters the legendary seductive “enchanted moura,” sparking a poetic journey that intertwines ancient Arabic folktales with contemporary rural life. Drawing on medieval prose and verse, the film explores cultural memory and pagan traditions through visual folklore rooted in Portuguese-Arab heritage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Costa e Silva
- Screenplay & Story
- António Borges Coelho
- Original Score
- Janita Salomé, Pedro Caldeira Cabral
- Original Title
- A Moura Encantada
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Costa e Silva
António Borges Coelho
Janita Salomé, Pedro Caldeira Cabral
Mário de Carvalho
Manuela Viegas, Luis Vidal Lopes
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Costa e Silva
Director
António Borges Coelho
Writer
Mário de Carvalho
Director of Photography
Manuela Viegas
Editor
Luis Vidal Lopes
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What is A Moura Encantada about?
A young man returns to his native Alentejo countryside and encounters the legendary seductive “enchanted moura,” sparking a poetic journey that intertwines ancient Arabic folktales with contemporary rural life. Drawing on medieval prose and verse, the film explores cultural memory and pagan traditions through visual folklore rooted in Portuguese-Arab heritage.
Who directed A Moura Encantada?
A Moura Encantada was directed by Manuel Costa e Silva.
Who stars in A Moura Encantada?
The principal cast of A Moura Encantada includes Luís Varela, Teresa Goucho, Vitorino Salomé, Artur Semedo, Maria do Céu Guerra.
When was A Moura Encantada released and how long is it?
A Moura Encantada was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Moura Encantada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Moura Encantada was composed by Janita Salomé, Pedro Caldeira Cabral.