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The Mother and the Sea (2013)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 37M

Director : Gonçalo Tocha

Synopsis

Following a real lost myth, in Vila Chã, we search for the sea women called "fisherwomen" in one of the few places in the world where women are skippers. But where are they and the 120 small-scale fishing boats? There are just 8 boats and a single fisherwoman. In a land of brave seamen, we have filmed the passion for the sea and the passion for fishing. - Doclisboa

Actors

Crews

Gonçalo Tocha
Gonçalo Tocha
Director
Dario Oliveira
Dario Oliveira
Producer

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