A Moura Encantada (1985)

A young man returns to his native Alentejo countryside and encounters the legendary seductive “enchanted moura,” sparking a poetic journey that intertwines ancient Arabic folktales with contemporary rural life. Drawing on medieval prose and verse, the film explores cultural memory and pagan traditions through visual folklore rooted in Portuguese-Arab heritage.

Released

1985-12-17

Genres

Drama, Adventure

Runtime

80 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Manuel Costa e Silva

TMDB rating

10.0/10 from 1 votes