The Mother 1979 Directed by João César Monteiro A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre

The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Country Portugal
Production Country Portugal
Language Portuguese
Spoken Language Portuguese
Gnere Drama
Production Company RTP
Release Date 24 March 1979
26 mins