Alfredo Ruas
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The Spell of the Empire
1940-05-23
The Spell of the Empire
Overview: Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1940-05-23
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Doomed Love
1943-10-11
Doomed Love
Overview: The fatalism caught up and the amorous tragedy between Teresa de Albuquerque and Simão Botelho, who survives the intolerant litigation of her noble families.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1943-10-11
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Amor de Perdição
1921-11-09
Amor de Perdição
Overview: Simão loves Teresa whose father wants her to marry cousin Baltazar instead. The two lovers meet secretly; Baltazar pays a thug to kill his rival, and Simão is badly wounded. Teresa is forced into a convent. Mariana - who secretly loves Simão - treats him, and helps him to escape. SPOILERS AHEAD Baltazar intervenes, and this time the two rivals fight, and one of them dies. The love story will end tragically to the survivors. Simão is sentenced to prison in India - which amounts to a death sentence. Mariana goes with him, but neither will survive the voyage. Teresa dies in her convent, after receiving a last love letter from Simão.
Genres: Drama Family Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1921-11-09
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Inés de Castro
1944-12-28
Inés de Castro
Overview: In 1336, Pedro, heir to the Portuguese crown, marries Constanza Manuel de Villena, a Castilian noblewoman, for political reasons; but the impulsive prince ends up giving in to his love for Inés de Castro, his wife's lady-in-waiting.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1944-12-28
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Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
1930-04-01
Lisbon, Anecdotal Chronicle
Overview: Caleidoscope of documentary-like scenes and re-enacted episodes of a day in the life of a large port town – Lisbon, from the old district around Saint George's Castle down to the docks and the 'Sagres' on the Tagus river, to the new commercial districts.
Genres: Documentary Comedy History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1930-04-01
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