The Song of the Earth

Die Geschichte

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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.

Besetzung

E Elsa RuminaBastiana B Barreto PoeiraGonçales Ó Óscar de LemosCaçarola J João ManuelNazairinho M Maria Emília VilasThe Mother A António MoitaJoão Venâncio J José CelestinoThe Father M Mota da Costa