The Song of the Earth (1938)

Name: The Song of the Earth
Director: Jorge Brum do Canto
Genre: Drama
Released: 1938
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: António Moita, Barreto Poeira, Elsa Rumina, João Manuel, José Celestino

Original Title: A Canção da Terra

Drama

7.7 (7 votes)

1h 34m

Overview

In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.