The Mountains of the Moon (1987): Cast
The Mountains of the Moon is a 1987 drama directed by Paulo Rocha, starring Manuela de Freitas as Isabel, Caroline Chaniolleau and Luís Miguel Cintra. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Paulo Rocha
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- La Sept Cinéma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mountains of the Moon About?
The premise of The Mountains of the Moon without spoilers.
Visually striking drama adapted from Murasaki Shikibu’s Tale of Genji, set in modern Portugal. Joao (Luis Miguel Cintra), a charismatic left‑wing politician and ladies’ man, is caught with ex‑wife Isabel (Manuela de Freitas), whose love and hate sway with his games. Sent to Italy to retrieve Antonia (Caroline Chaniolleau), a young woman linked to a terrorist boyfriend, Joao must face his feelings as political and romantic tides shift.
The Mountains of the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- foreign language adaptation
- based on novel
The Mountains of the Moon Cast & Characters
Manuela de Freitas leads the cast as Isabel, with Caroline Chaniolleau as Antónia and Luís Miguel Cintra as João. Directed by Paulo Rocha; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paulo Rocha
- Manuela de Freitas as Isabel
- Caroline Chaniolleau as Antónia
- Luís Miguel Cintra as João
- Yves Afonso as Laurentino
Also Starring in The Mountains of the Moon
· 10 more- Isabel de Castro Housekeeper
- Jacques Bonnaffé Tiago
- João Bénard da Costa Salvador
- Isabel Ruth
- Zita Duarte Teacher
- Canto e Castro
- Inês de Medeiros
- Pedro Hestnes
- Armando Cortez Amadeu
- Mariana Rey Monteiro Tiago's Grandmother
More from Paulo Rocha
More films directed by Paulo Rocha: Vanity, The Heart’s Root, Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker and Oliveira, l’architecte.
The Mountains of the Moon Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “O Desejado ou As Montanhas da Lua” and “Les Montagnes de la Lune”.
- Also known as
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- O Desejado ou As Montanhas da Lua
- Les Montagnes de la Lune
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The Mountains of the Moon FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mountains of the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mountains of the Moon?
The Mountains of the Moon runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was The Mountains of the Moon released?
The Mountains of the Moon was released on September 1, 1987.
Who directed The Mountains of the Moon?
The Mountains of the Moon was directed by Paulo Rocha.
More films by Paulo Rocha Who is in the cast of The Mountains of the Moon?
The Mountains of the Moon stars Manuela de Freitas as Isabel, Caroline Chaniolleau as Antónia and Luís Miguel Cintra as João, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Mountains of the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mountains of the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Mountains of the Moon in?
The original language of The Mountains of the Moon is Portuguese.
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