A Moura Encantada (1985)

10.0/10 80 min Drama Adventure

Overview

A young man returns to his native Alentejo countryside and encounters the legendary seductive “enchanted moura,” sparking a poetic journey that intertwines ancient Arabic folktales with contemporary rural life. Drawing on medieval prose and verse, the film explores cultural memory and pagan traditions through visual folklore rooted in Portuguese-Arab heritage.

Cast

Vitorino Salomé

Príncipe

Artur Semedo

Conselheiro do Príncipe

Maria do Céu Guerra

Arradi

Canto e Castro

Ricardo Pais

Adelaide João

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