The Mother
A Mãe: O Rico e o Pobre
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
João César Monteiro directed The Mother. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.
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