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The Courtyard of the Ballads

The Courtyard of the Ballads

19428.61h 45m

Overview

A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.

Directed by Francisco Ribeiro
Written by António Lopes Ribeiro, Francisco Ribeiro, Vasco Santana
Produced by António Lopes Ribeiro
Box OfficeBudget: $7K0

Top Cast

António Silva

António Silva

Evaristo

Vasco Santana

Vasco Santana

Narciso

Maria das Neves

Maria das Neves

Ms. Rosa

Maria Paula

Maria Paula

Amália

António Vilar

António Vilar

Carlos Bonito

Graça Maria

Graça Maria

Suzana

Laura Alves

Laura Alves

Laurinha

Carlos Otero

Carlos Otero

Alfredo

Barroso Lopes

Barroso Lopes

João Magrinho

Francisco Ribeiro

Francisco Ribeiro

Rufino

Themes & Keywords

portugallisbon, portugalblack and whitevintagepopularpeople

About The Courtyard of the Ballads

The Courtyard of the Ballads is a music, comedy, family film released in 1942 exploring themes of portugal, lisbon, portugal, black and white, vintage, popular, people. Directed by Francisco Ribeiro, it stars António Silva, Vasco Santana, Maria das Neves. A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.

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