The read
It runs long at 6h 50m.
Synopsis
During the century of the Spanish Gold, Doña Prouhèze, wife of a nobleman, deeply loves Don Rodrigo, who is forced to leave Spain and go to America. Meanwhile Prouhèze is sent to Africa to rule the city of Mogador. Ten years later Rodrigo leaves America and travels to Africa in search of Prouhèze to find out that she died and eventually meeting her daughter.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Manoel de OliveiraDirector
- João PaesOriginal Music Composer
- Manoel de OliveiraScreenplay
Cast
- Luís Miguel CintraDon Rodrigue
- Patricia BarzykDoña Prouhèze
- Anne ConsignyMarie des Sept-Épées
- Anne GautierDoña Musique
- Bernard AlaneLe vice-roi de Naples
- Jean-Pierre BernardDon Camille
- Marie-Christine BarraultLa lune
- Isabelle WeingartenL'ange gardien
- Franck OgerDon Pélage
- Jean BadinDon Balthazar
- Manuela de FreitasDona Isabel
- Paulo RochaPremier Prête
Stills
Themes
period drama