A Canção da Terra 1938

In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Cast:

Elsa Rumina
Bastiana 

Barreto Poeira
Gonçales 

Óscar de Lemos
Caçarola 

João Manuel
Nazairinho 

Maria Emília Vilas
The Mother 

António Moita
João Venâncio 

• The Song of the Earth