Movie

The Mountains of the Moon

★ 6.0(4)19871h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Paulo Rocha
Release date: 1987-09-01
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Portugal
Studio: La Sept Cinéma

About The Mountains of the Moon

The Mountains of the Moon is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Paulo Rocha, starring Luís Miguel Cintra, Caroline Chaniolleau and Yves Afonso. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mountains of the Moon in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

João

Caroline Chaniolleau

Antónia

Yves Afonso

Laurentino

Jacques Bonnaffé

Tiago

Manuela de Freitas

Isabel

João Bénard da Costa

Salvador

Isabel de Castro

Housekeeper

Inês de Medeiros

Zita Duarte

Teacher

Isabel Ruth

Canto e Castro

(voice)

Pedro Hestnes

(voice)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mountains of the Moon in Canada?+

The Mountains of the Moon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mountains of the Moon on Netflix?+

The Mountains of the Moon is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Mountains of the Moon?+

The Mountains of the Moon has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Mountains of the Moon?+

The Mountains of the Moon stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Caroline Chaniolleau, Yves Afonso, Jacques Bonnaffé and Manuela de Freitas.

When did The Mountains of the Moon come out?+

The Mountains of the Moon is a 1987 movie directed by Paulo Rocha.

What genre is The Mountains of the Moon?+

The Mountains of the Moon is Drama film.

Who directed The Mountains of the Moon?+

The Mountains of the Moon was directed by Paulo Rocha.