The Spell of the Empire

  • Drama
5/23/1940
119

Storyline

Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.

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      • FilipeManuelNeto

        A historical document.

        António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age. In addition to being the brother of an excellent actor, who became known by the nickname Ribeirinho, he also stood out as a director. And if he achieved immortality through comedies, this film is one of his forgotten works.

        The script begins by introducing us to Luís, a Portuguese man who immigrated to the USA, settling in Boston. Rich, he does not value his Portuguese roots and even intends to naturalize as an American until his father, an old-school Portuguese patriot, calls him back to take him on a safari in Africa. On his journey to the African continent, Luís will visit Portuguese Guine...

        January 10, 2023

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