Fado, a Singer's Story

Overview
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The Plot

Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.

Run Time

1h 50m

Original Title

Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira

Genre

Music, Romance, Drama

Country

Portugal

Language

Portuguese

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Official Release Date

November 28, 1947

Available Via

Theatrical Release

Lisboa Filme
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