In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Feature Film
Drama
115'
b/w
Betacam
Title
The Song of the Earth, 1938 "A Canção da Terra"
Director
Jorge Brum do Canto
Production
Jorge Brum do Canto; Aquilino Mendes
Cast
Barreto Poeira
Elsa Romina
António Moita Óscar de Lemos