What is Torre Bela?
Torre Bela is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Release date
- May 19, 1977
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Torre Bela is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Documentary.
Should you watch it?
“Witness the rise and fall of a revolutionary rural cooperative movement in Portugal.”
- features direct speech from rural workers
- documents the events of march to december 1975
- depicts the ultimate despair of the workers
- details the restitution of the land to primitive owners
Watch it if you want to see a documentary about a revolutionary cooperative movement on a private farm.
The film explores themes of misery, suffering, hope, and despair.
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What is the film about?
It depicts the rise and fall of a revolutionary cooperative movement in Ribatejo, Portugal.
When does the documentary take place?
It covers the period from March to December 1975.
Who speaks in the film?
Uneducated rural workers speak directly to the camera and among themselves.
What happens to the cooperative movement?
A socialist government orders the restitution of the land to its primitive owners.
What genre is Torre Bela?
It is a documentary film released in 1977.