Alentejo, Alentejo
Synopsis
Following international recognition of Fado, Portugal recently submitted to UNESCO the polyphonic songs of the Alentejo, known as Cante Alentejano, or just Cante, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This film will be a journey into the hot Alentejo countryside (Southern region of Portugal) discovering Cante music and the life of its performers. Not many people outside Portugal know about these a capella polyphonic choirs, typically formed by 20 to 30 male agricultural workers or miners, that seem to express the deep voice of the Earth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Tréfaut
- Screenplay & Story
- Sérgio Tréfaut
- Original Title
- Alentejo, Alentejo
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Tréfaut
Sérgio Tréfaut
Pedro Marques
Department Leadership Roster
Sérgio Tréfaut
Director
Pedro Marques
Editor
Sérgio Tréfaut
Writer
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What is Alentejo, Alentejo about?
Following international recognition of Fado, Portugal recently submitted to UNESCO the polyphonic songs of the Alentejo, known as Cante Alentejano, or just Cante, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This film will be a journey into the hot Alentejo countryside (Southern region of Portugal) discovering Cante music and the life of its performers. Not many people outside Portugal know about these a capella polyphonic choirs, typically formed by 20 to 30 male agricultural workers or miners, that seem to express the deep voice of the Earth.
Who directed Alentejo, Alentejo?
Alentejo, Alentejo was directed by Sérgio Tréfaut.
Who stars in Alentejo, Alentejo?
The principal cast of Alentejo, Alentejo includes Hugo Bentes.
When was Alentejo, Alentejo released and how long is it?
Alentejo, Alentejo was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.