Released:
1985-12-17

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.

Director:
Manuel Costa e Silva

Runtime:
1h 20min

Genre:
Drama, Adventure

• Cast:
• 
  Luís Varela
  as
  Abdal
• 
  Teresa Goucho
  as
  Nadia
• 
  Vitorino Salomé
  as
  Príncipe
• 
  Artur Semedo
  as
  Conselheiro do Príncipe
• 
  Maria do Céu Guerra
  as
  Arradi