Song of the Sea
O Canto do Mar
Synopsis
In the drought areas of Northeastern of Brazil, groups of migrants move trying to find better place to live, at least with water. Some of them go to Recife, to get a vessel to Santos expecting to have a better life in the Southern. In the poor area of Recife, an old washerwoman launders clothes to survive and support her family. Her husband Zé Luis, a former sailor, is crazy due to a hit of the boom of a mast on his head. Her older son Raimundo works in a grocery and selling mangoes on the street, trying to save money to move to the Southeastern with his girl-friend Aurora. Her daughter wants to be a prostitute to have a better quality of life. Her younger son is seriously sick.
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Museu de Arte de São Paulo, São Paulo
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Cavalcanti, José Mauro de Vasconcelos
- Original Score
- Guerra Peixe
- Original Title
- O Canto do Mar
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Kino Filmes S.A., Cinematográfica Maristela, Maristela Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavalcanti
Alberto Cavalcanti, José Mauro de Vasconcelos, Hermilo Borba Filho
Guerra Peixe
Cyril Arapoff
José Cañizares
Alberto Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Arapoff
Director of Photography
José Cañizares
Editor
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
Guerra Peixe
Original Music Composer
Alberto Cavalcanti
Screenplay
José Mauro de Vasconcelos
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Sea about?
In the drought areas of Northeastern of Brazil, groups of migrants move trying to find better place to live, at least with water. Some of them go to Recife, to get a vessel to Santos expecting to have a better life in the Southern. In the poor area of Recife, an old washerwoman launders clothes to survive and support her family. Her husband Zé Luis, a former sailor, is crazy due to a hit of the boom of a mast on his head. Her older son Raimundo works in a grocery and selling mangoes on the street, trying to save money to move to the Southeastern with his girl-friend Aurora. Her daughter wants to be a prostitute to have a better quality of life. Her younger son is seriously sick.
Who directed Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in Song of the Sea?
The principal cast of Song of the Sea includes Aurora Duarte, Cacilda Lanuza, Margarida Cardoso, Alfredo de Oliveira, Ruy Saraiva.
When was Song of the Sea released and how long is it?
Song of the Sea was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Sea was composed by Guerra Peixe.