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The Little Bird of Ribeira
“The Little Bird of Ribeira”
6.3 / 10• 1960• 1h 24m•NR• Portuguese
DramaFamilyRomance
Storyline
Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Barata, another typical figure who makes a living from expedients, helps Madalena's father - meanwhile returned, to "register" her - in a kidnapping plan capable of facilitating her reconciliation with Micas, who is reluctant... Things get complicated, but happiness ends up triumphing.
Cast & Crew
Deolinda Rodrigues
Madalena
Lead
António Silva
Barata
Leónia Mendes
Marcolina
Manuel Santos Carvalho
Lopes
PR
Paiva Raposo
João
Humberto Madeira
Artur
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Augusto Fraga's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Little Bird of Ribeira is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
