La Valise en carton 1988

Overview

La Valise en carton is a biographical television miniseries that aired in 1988. The production is a Franco-Portuguese collaboration consisting of six episodes, each with a duration of 52 minutes. The series was broadcast on Antenne 2 between April 8, 1988, and May 13, 1988. The narrative follows the life of singer Linda de Suza, recounting her experiences from her childhood in the Alentejo region of Portugal to her eventual professional career. The story depicts her life within a Portugal shaped by the Salazar dictatorship, focusing on her relationships with her family, particularly her mother. The plot culminates with her decision to flee to France as an adult. The cast features actors including Irene Papas, Souad Amidou, Maurice Barrier, Sophie Rodrigues, and Saki. The series is categorized as a drama and serves as a biographical account of the singer's personal history and migration. All information regarding the production, including its episode count and broadcast history, is derived from historical records of the 1988 television program.