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Fado, a Singer's Story
Fado, a Singer's Story

Fado, a Singer's Story

7.6/10
November 28, 1947
110 minutes
Perdigão Queiroga
Music Romance Drama

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

November 28, 1947

Runtime

110 minutes

Director

Perdigão Queiroga

Rating

7.6/10

Production Companies

Lisboa Filme

Cast

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