Fados

2007, Musical, 1h 30m

26 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Even those unfamiliar with the Portuguese soul music at the heart of Carlos Saura's film will find it a beautifully enchanting work of cinema. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A drama set in Portugal's fado music culture.
  • Genre:
    Musical
  • Original Language:
    Portuguese
  • Director:
    Carlos Saura
  • Writer:
    Carlos Saura, Ivan Dias
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $129.2K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Chico Buarque
Camané
Carlos Saura
Director
Carlos Saura
Writer
Ivan Dias
Writer

Critic Reviews for Fados

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