The Mother (1979)
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Director: João César Monteiro
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Hermínio Rebelo as |
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Fernando Lavrador as |
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Deolinda Gonçalves as |
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Teresa Café as |
| Directing | João César Monteiro | Director |
| Writing | João César Monteiro | Writer |
| Production | João César Monteiro | Producer |
| Crew | Manuel Costa e Silva | Cinematography |
| Production | Manuel Costa e Silva | Production Manager |
| Sound | Manuel Costa e Silva | Sound Editor |
| Sound | João Canedo | Sound |
| Directing | Margarida Gil | Assistant Director |
| Editing | João César Monteiro | Editor |
