Dormant Embers
1928, Portuguese. Directed by Humberto Mauro.
The first great Brazilian film!
A young man from Rio who, down on his luck in the capital, takes a job as manager of a sugar mill in the country, where he finds love with the mill owner’s daughter. The former manager, who had been demoted for incompetence, becomes jealous and tries to sabotage the mill.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 26 October 1928
- Original title
- Brasa Dormida
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Humberto Mauro
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Dormant Embers runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Dormant Embers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1928. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dormant Embers?
If you liked Dormant Embers, try Blind, Maria's Lovers, Fire with Fire.
Who directed Dormant Embers?
Dormant Embers (1928) was directed by Humberto Mauro and stars Luis Soroa, Nita Ney, Maximo Serrano.