The Vows - 1973

The Vows 1973 Directed by António de Macedo A Promessa

The gritty lives of Portuguese villagers are shown in this action drama which shows the interaction between a married couple who have taken an unusual vow of celibacy and a gang of gypsies who are terrorizing their village. The film highlights many ancient religious traditions still current in these regions, as the villagers, devout Catholics, support the gypsy con-men by buying religious relics from them.

Country Portugal

Production Country Portugal

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Drama

Production Company Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)

Release Date 16 June 1973

102 mins