Song of the Sea (1952 film)
| Song of the Sea | |
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| Directed by | Alberto Cavalcanti |
| Written by | Hermilo Borba Filho Alberto Cavalcanti José Mauro de Vasconcelos |
| Produced by | Alberto Cavalcanti |
| Starring | Luiz Andrade |
| Cinematography | Cyril Arapoff Paolo Reale |
| Edited by | José Cañizares |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Song of the Sea (Portuguese: O Canto do Mar) is a 1952 Brazilian drama film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and starring Luiz Andrade. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. Its poetic realist style incorporates elements of documentary and melodrama. The film depicts the migration of families away from drought in the north east of Brazil and their struggle for survival.