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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 13m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes4
DirectorRuy Guerra
WritersGabriel García Márquez, Ruy Guerra
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFable of the Beautiful Pigeon-Fancier
About Fable of the Beautiful Pigeon-Fancier
Orestes, a rich factory owner, falls for the beautiful Fulvia. They communicate using pigeons, to avoid being discovered by her husband.
Directed by Ruy Guerra, Fable of the Beautiful Pigeon-Fancier leans on a strong ensemble — Ney Latorraca, Claudia Ohana, Tônia Carrero — 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 romance titles of 1990.
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