Abraham's Valley
Originally released in 1993. Abraham's Valley is a drama film. directed by Manoel de Oliveira. With a runtime of 3h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leonor Silveira, Luís Miguel Cintra, and Ruy de Carvalho
Synopsis
Ema is a very attractive but innocent girl, so pretty that cars crash in her presence. In her youth she marries Dr. Carlos Paiva, her father's friend, to whom she is not attracted. They move to the valley of Abraham. Carlos loves her, but decides to sleep in a separate room to avoid waking Ema when he has to return late at night. As time goes by she begins to feel unhappy about her marriage, so she finds a new lover.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
3h 24m
204 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (41 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
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Director
Top Cast
Leonor Silveira
as Ema Cardeano Paiva
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Carlos de Paiva
Ruy de Carvalho
as Paulino Cardeano
Cécile Sanz de Alba
as Ema (young)
Luís Lima Barreto
as Pedro Luminares
Micheline Larpin
as Simona
Diogo Dória
as Fernando Osório
José Pinto
as Caires
Filipe Cochofel
as Fortunato
João Perry
as Pedro Dossém
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Gemini Films
- Madragoa Filmes
- Light Night
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham's Valley about?
Ema is a very attractive but innocent girl, so pretty that cars crash in her presence. In her youth she marries Dr. Carlos Paiva, her father's friend, to whom she is not attracted. They move to the...
Who directed Abraham's Valley?
Abraham's Valley was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
How long is Abraham's Valley?
Abraham's Valley has a runtime of 3 hours and 24 minutes (204 minutes total).
When was Abraham's Valley released?
Abraham's Valley was released on September 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abraham's Valley?
The main cast of Abraham's Valley includes Leonor Silveira, Luís Miguel Cintra, Ruy de Carvalho, Cécile Sanz de Alba, Luís Lima Barreto.