The Song of the Earth
A Canção da Terra
Synopsis
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
IndieLisboa International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Brum do Canto
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Brum do Canto
- Original Score
- Afonso Correia Leite, Armando Rodrigues
- Original Title
- A Canção da Terra
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Filmes Albuquerque
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Brum do Canto
Jorge Brum do Canto
Afonso Correia Leite, Armando Rodrigues
Willy Goldberger, Aquilino Mendes
Peter Mayerowitz
Jorge Brum do Canto, Aquilino Mendes
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Brum do Canto
Director
Jorge Brum do Canto
Writer
Afonso Correia Leite
Original Music Composer
Armando Rodrigues
Original Music Composer
Peter Mayerowitz
Editor
Aquilino Mendes
Director of Photography
Jorge Brum do Canto
Producer
Aquilino Mendes
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of the Earth
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What is The Song of the Earth about?
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Who directed The Song of the Earth?
The Song of the Earth was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.
Who stars in The Song of the Earth?
The principal cast of The Song of the Earth includes Elsa Rumina, Barreto Poeira, Óscar de Lemos, João Manuel, Maria Emília Vilas.
When was The Song of the Earth released and how long is it?
The Song of the Earth was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of the Earth was composed by Afonso Correia Leite, Armando Rodrigues.