Rio Turvo
Synopsis
A bizarre and tragic ballad of an impossible love between a nameless topographer and Leonor in a swamp soon to be destroyed by the forces of Man. She (Teresa Salgueiro, ethereal voice of Madredeus) is the “swamp-flower”, protégée of a Socratic Director (and his goat Plato). In a world without women, she is kept safe from the temptations of the flesh by her strict and grotesque Aunt. The sound-track entirely played by the workers (fado and bossa nova singers) reveals parallel narratives of suspicion and conspiracy that unfold to the pace of the unconscious leading to a confrontation between Man and River. Inspired by a hypnotic story by Branquinho da Fonseca (1905-1974).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Pêra
- Screenplay & Story
- Branquinho da Fonseca
- Original Title
- Rio Turvo
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Pêra
Branquinho da Fonseca
Luís Branquinho
Tiago Antunes
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Pêra
Director
Branquinho da Fonseca
Writer
Luís Branquinho
Director of Photography
Tiago Antunes
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Turvo
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What is Rio Turvo about?
A bizarre and tragic ballad of an impossible love between a nameless topographer and Leonor in a swamp soon to be destroyed by the forces of Man. She (Teresa Salgueiro, ethereal voice of Madredeus) is the “swamp-flower”, protégée of a Socratic Director (and his goat Plato). In a world without women, she is kept safe from the temptations of the flesh by her strict and grotesque Aunt. The sound-track entirely played by the workers (fado and bossa nova singers) reveals parallel narratives of suspicion and conspiracy that unfold to the pace of the unconscious leading to a confrontation between Man and River. Inspired by a hypnotic story by Branquinho da Fonseca (1905-1974).
Who directed Rio Turvo?
Rio Turvo was directed by Edgar Pêra.
Who stars in Rio Turvo?
The principal cast of Rio Turvo includes David Almeida, José Wallenstein, Manuel João Vieira, Paula Só, J.P. Simões.
When was Rio Turvo released and how long is it?
Rio Turvo was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.