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A Canção de Lisboa

Name: A Canção de Lisboa
Released: 1933

1933

A carefree Lisbon medical student who has lied to his wealthy aunts about graduating juggles his bohemian life, mounting debts, and two women, in Portugal's first sound film. A charming musical comedy.

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Part of 10 Essential Portuguese Films

This film is stop 1 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Portugal. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Portugal in the 196 country film challenge.