The Mother
A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre
Synopsis
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Top Cast
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- Director
- João César Monteiro
- Screenplay & Story
- João César Monteiro
- Original Title
- A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João César Monteiro
João César Monteiro
João César Monteiro
João César Monteiro
Department Leadership Roster
João César Monteiro
Director
João César Monteiro
Writer
João César Monteiro
Producer
João César Monteiro
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mother
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What is The Mother about?
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Who directed The Mother?
The Mother was directed by João César Monteiro.
Who stars in The Mother?
The principal cast of The Mother includes Hermínio Rebelo, Fernando Lavrador, Deolinda Gonçalves, Teresa Café.
When was The Mother released and how long is it?
The Mother was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 26m.