The Courtyard of the Ballads
1942, Portuguese. Directed by Francisco Ribeiro.
A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1942
- Original title
- O Pátio das Cantigas
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- António Lopes Ribeiro, Francisco Ribeiro, Vasco Santana
- Budget
- $48K
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The Courtyard of the Ballads: quick answers
Is The Courtyard of the Ballads worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Courtyard of the Ballads?
The Courtyard of the Ballads runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Courtyard of the Ballads have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Courtyard of the Ballads. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Courtyard of the Ballads parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Courtyard of the Ballads yet.
Which OTT platform is The Courtyard of the Ballads on?
The Courtyard of the Ballads isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 1942. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courtyard of the Ballads?
If you liked The Courtyard of the Ballads, try Sneakerella, John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch, Arlo the Alligator Boy.
Who directed The Courtyard of the Ballads?
The Courtyard of the Ballads (1942) was directed by Francisco Ribeiro and stars António Silva, Vasco Santana, Maria das Neves.