Ao Sul
Synopsis
Twenty years ago, Henrique left Portugal for the peaceful Netherlands. A colonial war veteran, he desperately wanted to get away from his country which still defended a doomed African empire and from his traditional, landowning family. He’s back now. Everything is different. «Europe» knocked on the door and sprawled itself fast. Even the South had to face wrenching changes. And Henrique himself will have to face many events. Love affairs and dangerous threats. And the chalenge of his future.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Matos Silva
- Original Score
- João Gil
- Original Title
- Ao Sul
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Matos Silva
João Gil
Jocelyne Ruiz
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Matos Silva
Director
Jocelyne Ruiz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ao Sul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ao Sul about?
Twenty years ago, Henrique left Portugal for the peaceful Netherlands. A colonial war veteran, he desperately wanted to get away from his country which still defended a doomed African empire and from his traditional, landowning family. He’s back now. Everything is different. «Europe» knocked on the door and sprawled itself fast. Even the South had to face wrenching changes. And Henrique himself will have to face many events. Love affairs and dangerous threats. And the chalenge of his future.
Who directed Ao Sul?
Ao Sul was directed by Fernando Matos Silva.
Who stars in Ao Sul?
The principal cast of Ao Sul includes Jorge Baião, Márcia Breia, João Cabral, Canto e Castro, Manuel Cavaco.
When was Ao Sul released and how long is it?
Ao Sul was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Ao Sul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ao Sul was composed by João Gil.