Alentejo, Alentejo (2014): Cast

This film explores the rich tradition of Cante Alentejano, a unique style of a cappella polyphonic singing from the Alentejo region of Southern Portugal. Recently recognized for its cultural significance, these powerful choral performances are typically sung by groups of male agricultural workers and miners. The documentary offers a journey into the heart of the Alentejo countryside, revealing the music’s profound connection to the land and the lives of its performers, a tradition largely unknown outside of Portugal.

• ST Director Sérgio Tréfaut

• HB Hugo Bentes

• Treblinka 2016
• Journey to Portugal 2011
• Another Country 1999