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Release Year1942
Runtime1h 28m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes9
DirectorJosé Leitão de Barros
WritersAlfredo Cortez
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsAla-Arriba!
About Ala-Arriba!
It focuses on maritime tragedy of the town and a forbidden love between Julha and João Moço, from different fisher castes, in a community where mixed-caste marriages were not allowed and dating without parent's assent was seen as a disgrace to the family, not only in respect to women, but also men.
Directed by José Leitão de Barros, Ala-Arriba! leans on a strong ensemble — Elsa Bea-Flor, Domingos Gonçalves, Nicolau — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1942.
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