A Moura Encantada

Name: A Moura Encantada
Director: Manuel Costa e Silva
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Released: 1985-12-17
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Luís Varela, Teresa Goucho, Vitorino Salomé, Artur Semedo, Maria do Céu Guerra

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1985 · 80 min · Drama · Adventure · TMDB 10.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Manuel Costa e Silva

Cast

Luís Varela — Abdal
Teresa Goucho — Nadia
Vitorino Salomé — Príncipe
Artur Semedo — Conselheiro do Príncipe
Maria do Céu Guerra — Arradi