Manuel Costa e Silva
Director
A Moura Encantada (1985)
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.
Country: Portugal
Production Country:
Portugal
Languages:
Portuguese
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Runtime: 80 min.
Released: Dec. 17, 1985
Status: Released
Certification: NR