A Moura Encantada (1985)
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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