Maria do Mar
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| Directed by | Leitão de Barros |
| Music by | Bernardo Sassetti (2000) |
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| Country | Portugal |
| Languages | Silent Portuguese intertitles |
Maria do Mar is a 1930 Portuguese silent drama film, a docufiction, directed by Leitão de Barros. In March 2000, the Portuguese Cinematheque released a restoration of the film in Lisbon and Porto.[1][2]
The film is notable not just for its narrative but also for its innovative use of cinematic techniques influenced by German expressionism, Soviet montage, and American filmmaking styles. It is considered one of the earliest examples of "ethnofiction," where real cultural and social practices are depicted within a fictional framework. The film's documentary-like authenticity is one of its strengths, capturing the everyday struggles and resilience of Nazaré's fishing community.
Plot
Maria do Mar is a pivotal work in Portuguese cinema that blends documentary realism with fiction. The film portrays the lives of fishermen in the coastal village of Nazaré, focusing on the intense rivalry between two families. The conflict originates from a tragic incident at sea, where the actions of Falacha, one of the protagonists, lead to the death of another fisherman. This animosity is further complicated by the romantic relationship between Maria do Mar, the daughter of one of the deceased fishermen, and Manuel, Falacha’s son. Despite their love, the couple faces opposition from their families, mirroring a "Romeo and Juliet" scenario set against the harsh and rugged backdrop of a fishing community.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Maria do Mar". amordeperdição.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 January 2012.
- ^ CMP (26 October 2021). "Film | Maria do Mar (1930)". www.porto.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Reizi, Paulina (31 May 2021). "A Season of Classic Films: Maria do Mar (1930) – ACE – Association des Cinémathèques Européennes". Retrieved 25 August 2024.
External links
- Maria do Mar at IMDb