Rosa de Areia (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9.2
Released in 1989, Rosa de Areia is a drama film directed by Margarida Cordeiro, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Marking a stylistically and philosophically turn away from the earlier features, The Sand Rose is Reis and Cordeiro’s most abstract, conceptual and literary work. The film’s collage structure gathers texts from multiple sources – including Kafka and Montaigne – and crafts a world of theatrical artifice far from the documentary inspired naturalism of Ana and Trás-os-Montes. Reis and Cordeiro’s least known film has lingered in obscurity and never recovered from the unfairly negative reviews that resulted in its severely limited release. Reis died less than two years later, just as he and Cordeiro were about to begin an ambitious adaptation of Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Parámo. - Harvard Film Archive
Who’s in it. Rosa de Areia stars Ana Umbelina, Francisco Nascimento, Balbina Ferro and Cristina de Jesus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Rosa de Areia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosa de Areia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosa de Areia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rosa de Areia (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rosa de Areia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rosa de Areia worth watching?
- Rosa de Areia holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rosa de Areia?
- Rosa de Areia stars Ana Umbelina, Francisco Nascimento, Balbina Ferro and Cristina de Jesus.
- When was Rosa de Areia released?
- Rosa de Areia was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.