Fado, a Singer's Story

Released
1947
1h 50min
7 votes
MusicRomanceDrama

Synopsis

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Détails techniques

Titre original

Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira

Langue originale

PT

Langues parlées

Portuguese

Production

Compagnies de production

Lisboa Filme

Pays de production

Portugal

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Mots-clés

portugalmusicalromanceblack and whiteculturevintagefado