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A Moura Encantada

19851h 20mManuel Costa e Silva

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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.

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What is A Moura Encantada (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in A Moura Encantada?

A Moura Encantada stars Luís Varela (Abdal), Teresa Goucho (Nadia), Vitorino Salomé (Príncipe), Artur Semedo (Conselheiro do Príncipe), Maria do Céu Guerra (Arradi). The film was directed by Manuel Costa e Silva.

How long is A Moura Encantada?

A Moura Encantada has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

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