Island of Loves
A Ilha dos Amores
Synopsis
This film depicts the life of the 19th-century Portuguese writer Wenceslau De Moraes by means of nine ancient ballads from China. The writer married a Chinese woman after he left his wife and family to go live in Macao. Later, he moved to Japan where he fell in love with a Japanese woman, staying in Japan for the rest of his life. Mixed in with the career and loves of Moraes is the history of Portugal at home and in its colonies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Rocha
- Original Score
- Paulo Brandão
- Original Title
- A Ilha dos Amores
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Suma Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Rocha
Paulo Rocha, Sumiko Haneda, Luiza Neto Jorge, Tai Jung Kok, Moriaki Watanabe, Wenceslau de Moraes
Paulo Brandão
Acácio de Almeida, Kōzō Okazaki, Elso Roque
Paulo Rocha, Etsuko Takano
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Rocha
Director
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Paulo Rocha
Producer
Kōzō Okazaki
Director of Photography
Batica
Production Design
Batica
Costume Design
Takeharu Sakaguchi
Costume Design
Cristina Reis
Costume Design
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
Paulo Rocha
Screenplay
Wenceslau de Moraes
Writer
Cristina Reis
Production Design
Takeharu Sakaguchi
Production Design
Etsuko Takano
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island of Loves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Island of Loves about?
This film depicts the life of the 19th-century Portuguese writer Wenceslau De Moraes by means of nine ancient ballads from China. The writer married a Chinese woman after he left his wife and family to go live in Macao. Later, he moved to Japan where he fell in love with a Japanese woman, staying in Japan for the rest of his life. Mixed in with the career and loves of Moraes is the history of Portugal at home and in its colonies.
Who directed Island of Loves?
Island of Loves was directed by Paulo Rocha.
Who stars in Island of Loves?
The principal cast of Island of Loves includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Clara Joana, Zita Duarte, Jorge Silva Melo, Paulo Rocha.
When was Island of Loves released and how long is it?
Island of Loves was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Island of Loves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island of Loves was composed by Paulo Brandão.