River of Gold
O Rio do Ouro
Synopsis
Carolina, an aging local grande dame who works at a crossing point on the titular river, marries another late-in-life character, the dredging-boat operator Antonio. Not long after their union, she becomes intensely jealous of Antonio's fondness for their winsome goddaughter, Joana, and insinuates herself into a relationship brewing between Joana and a mystical gypsy gold salesman. Soon, tempers are flaring, mystical secrets are being revealed and death is hovering over the central characters.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Cláudia Tomaz, Paulo Rocha, Regina Guimarães
- Original Score
- José Mário Branco
- Original Title
- O Rio do Ouro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Suma Filmes, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Rocha
Cláudia Tomaz, Paulo Rocha, Regina Guimarães
José Mário Branco
Edgar Feldman, Cláudia Tomaz, Paulo Rocha
Department Leadership Roster
Manuela Bronze
Costume Design
Alberto Péssimo
Production Design
Edgar Feldman
Editor
Paulo Rocha
Director
Jorge Gonçalves
Production Design
Cláudia Tomaz
Screenplay
Paulo Rocha
Screenplay
Cláudia Tomaz
Editor
Regina Guimarães
Screenplay
Paulo Rocha
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for River of Gold.
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Frequently Asked Questions About River of Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River of Gold about?
Carolina, an aging local grande dame who works at a crossing point on the titular river, marries another late-in-life character, the dredging-boat operator Antonio. Not long after their union, she becomes intensely jealous of Antonio's fondness for their winsome goddaughter, Joana, and insinuates herself into a relationship brewing between Joana and a mystical gypsy gold salesman. Soon, tempers are flaring, mystical secrets are being revealed and death is hovering over the central characters.
Who directed River of Gold?
River of Gold was directed by Paulo Rocha.
Who stars in River of Gold?
The principal cast of River of Gold includes Isabel Ruth, Lima Duarte, Joana Bárcia, José Mário Branco, António Capelo.
When was River of Gold released and how long is it?
River of Gold was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for River of Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River of Gold was composed by José Mário Branco.