A Moura Encantada

Overview

A young man returns to his native Alentejo countryside and encounters the legendary seductive “enchanted moura,” sparking a poetic journey that intertwines ancient Arabic folktales with contemporary rural life. Drawing on medieval prose and verse, the film explores cultural memory and pagan traditions through visual folklore rooted in Portuguese-Arab heritage.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 17, 1985

Original language

English

Cast

Teresa Goucho,Adelaide João,Canto e Castro,Luís Couto,Luís Varela,Ricardo Pais,Maria do Céu Guerra,Artur Semedo,Vitorino Salomé,Carlos Ferreiro

Director

Manuel Costa e Silva

Writer

António Borges Coelho

Cinematography

Mário de Carvalho

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0089626