The Song of the Earth
1938, Portuguese. Directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 29 March 1938
- Original title
- A Canção da Terra
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- Jorge Brum do Canto
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The Song of the Earth runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Song of the Earth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 March 1938. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Song of the Earth?
If you liked The Song of the Earth, try The Young One, Love for Sale, Sergio.
Who directed The Song of the Earth?
The Song of the Earth (1938) was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto and stars Elsa Rumina, Barreto Poeira, Óscar de Lemos.