The Mother

1979 • 0h 26m • Drama

6.8(5 votes)

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.

Director

João César Monteiro

Writers

João César Monteiro

Status

Released