
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.
A Moura Encantada was directed by Manuel Costa e Silva.
A Moura Encantada runs for 1h 20min, and was released in 1985.
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