Francisca

Francisca

1981 · 166 min · PT · 7.0 (36 votes)
Dir. Manoel de Oliveira · Starring Teresa Menezes, Diogo Dória, Mário Barroso, Lia Gama, Rui Mendes, Cecília Guimarães · Music João Paes
Drama

The life of a young man, son of an English officer who lets himself become a prisoner of love resulting in fatalism and disgrace.

VIBE

A sweeping, tragic romance set against a lush historical backdrop. It's a deeply felt, melancholic journey of forbidden love and its devastating consequences, perfect for a quiet, reflective watch.

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