The Courtyard of the Ballads

The Courtyard of the Ballads

1942 · 125 min · ★ 8.7 · Music, Comedy, Family

A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.

Directed by Francisco Ribeiro · Written by António Lopes Ribeiro

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