A Severa
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same name, by Júlio Dantas, this is the first Portuguese all-talking sound film, dramatization of the story of the Fado singer Maria Severa Onofriana, known as A Severa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Leitão de Barros
- Screenplay & Story
- Júlio Dantas
- Original Title
- A Severa
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Sociedade Universal de Superfilmes (SUS)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Leitão de Barros
Júlio Dantas
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José Leitão de Barros
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Severa
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What is A Severa about?
Based on the novel of the same name, by Júlio Dantas, this is the first Portuguese all-talking sound film, dramatization of the story of the Fado singer Maria Severa Onofriana, known as A Severa.
Who directed A Severa?
A Severa was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Who stars in A Severa?
The principal cast of A Severa includes Dina Teresa, António Luis Lopes, Costinha, Silvestre Alegrim, Antonio Fagim.
When was A Severa released and how long is it?
A Severa was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is A Severa based on a book or true story?
A Severa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Júlio Dantas".