As Mulheres da Beira
As Mulheres da Beira

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As Mulheres da Beira

1923
Movie
74 min
Portuguese

Ana doesn't care for the pure love André devotes her, and turns her heart towards a noble man that is just lightly interested in her. Ana will experience the agony of being abandoned, and must contemplate the reclusion of a nun's life.

Insights

Director: Luiz de BarrosGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film is set in a fishing community and revolves around the lives and loves of the women of the region. It explores themes of tradition, social dynamics, and the challenges faced by these women in their daily lives. The narrative likely focuses on romantic entanglements and the societal expectations placed upon them.

Critical Reception

As 'As Mulheres da Beira' is a silent film from 1923, detailed critical reception and audience scores from its time are not readily available through modern databases. Information from its contemporary release is scarce.

What Reviewers Say

  • Information on contemporary reviews is limited.

  • The film is noted for its portrayal of Portuguese coastal life.

  • It is considered an early example of Brazilian cinema's narrative ambitions.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and limited availability, contemporary user reviews are not found.

Fun Fact

This film is considered one of the earliest narrative feature films produced in Brazil, contributing significantly to the nascent Brazilian film industry of the early 20th century.

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