Rio Turvo (2007)
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).
| Movie ID | 94466 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Edgar Pêra |
| Main cast | David Almeida, José Wallenstein, Manuel João Vieira, Paula Só, J.P. Simões, Nuno Melo, Pedro Hestnes, Sérgio Grilo |
| Release date | 28 November 2007 |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Duration | 77 min (1h 17m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | – |
Director: Edgar Pêra
Writers: Branquinho da Fonseca
Top cast
David Almeida
José Wallenstein
Manuel João Vieira
Paula Só
J.P. Simões
Nuno Melo
Pedro Hestnes
Sérgio GriloSargento Bera
José Ananias
Vítor Correia
José Pracana
Ricardo Ribeiro
Teresa Salgueiro
Vítor Ruas
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