6.0The Mountains of the Moon · 1987
The Mountains of the Moon (1987) is a Drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, starring Luís Miguel Cintra, Caroline Chaniolleau, Yves Afonso.
Drama
6.0Overview
This visually striking drama is taken from the classic Japanese novel Tales Of Genji by Marasaki Shikibu. Set in modern Portugal, Joao (Luis Miguel Cintra) is a left-wing political leader and ladies man with a bright future. His ex-wife Isabel (Manuela de Freitas) both loves and hates him as Joao plays on her wavering emotional state. He is sent to Italy to retrieve wayward family member Antonia (Caroline Chaniolleau), the beautiful young woman with a terrorist boyfriend. Joao is forced to recognize his feelings as the political and amorous climate changes around him.
Cast
Luís Miguel Cintra, Caroline Chaniolleau, Yves Afonso, Jacques Bonnaffé, Manuela de Freitas, João Bénard da Costa, Isabel de Castro, Inês de Medeiros
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What is "The Mountains of the Moon" about?
This visually striking drama is taken from the classic Japanese novel Tales Of Genji by Marasaki Shikibu. Set in modern Portugal, Joao (Luis Miguel Cintra) is a left-wing political leader and ladies man with a bright future. His ex-wife Isabel (Manuela de Freitas) both loves and hates him as Joao plays on her wavering emotional state. He is sent to Italy to retrieve wayward family member Antonia (Caroline Chaniolleau), the beautiful young woman with a terrorist boyfriend. Joao is forced to recognize his feelings as the political and amorous climate changes around him.
When was "The Mountains of the Moon" released?
The Mountains of the Moon was released in 1987.
Who stars in "The Mountains of the Moon"?
The cast includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Caroline Chaniolleau, Yves Afonso, Jacques Bonnaffé.
