A Ilha de Moraes (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, A Ilha de Moraes is a documentary film directed by Paulo Rocha, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This film, made as a "twin" of A ilha dos amores, was planned as a poetic documentary on the enigmatic life of Wenceslau de Moraes (1855-1929), the great Portuguese writer who lived in the Far East. Verbal testimony, photographs, manuscripts, images of Lisbon, Macao, Kobe and Tokushima in Moraes' time are set side by side with A ilha dos amores and with de Moraes' writings. The director, Paulo Rocha, visited places where Moraes was still remembered, interviewed the writers descendants, consulted archives, rummaged through memories, appointment books, postcards, diaries and calendars from the private life of the 19th century. And above all he set out on a new journey, from Lisbon to Macao to Kobe until he reached Tokushima, where Moraes lived through the final ruin of his life and where Rocha tracks down, between the city and the cemetery, the living presence of places and the memories of individuals.
Who’s in it. A Ilha de Moraes stars Jakucho Setouchi as Self and Paulo Rocha as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Ilha de Moraes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Ilha de Moraes page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ilha de Moraes tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ilha de Moraes (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Ilha de Moraes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Ilha de Moraes worth watching?
- A Ilha de Moraes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Ilha de Moraes?
- A Ilha de Moraes stars Jakucho Setouchi and Paulo Rocha.
- When was A Ilha de Moraes released?
- A Ilha de Moraes was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.