O Fauno das Montanhas (1926): cast, story & where to watch

1926 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1926, O Fauno das Montanhas is a drama and fantasy film directed by Manuel Luís Vieira, running about 40 minutes.

What it’s about. This film is the pearl of his pioneer work in Madeira Island and captures the most of his methodology: good stories taking the most of Madeira's natural scenery, and provoking the audience with some ironic and "double-sense" scenes. The film tells the story of an English girl travelling with her father, a botanic, and a guide from madeira in the deep mountains of the island. The girl has some mental disturbs and is always scaring about an attack from the native man, appearing as a half-man/half-monster.

Who’s in it. O Fauno das Montanhas stars Arnaldo Coimbra as Forest keeper / The Fawn, Ermelinda Vieira as Miss Jenny - Garton's daughter, George A. Gordon as Mr. Garton and Maria da Nazaré Nunes da Silva Gouveia as The Nymph.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, O Fauno das Montanhas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch O Fauno das Montanhas page.

If you liked it. Fans of O Fauno das Montanhas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch O Fauno das Montanhas (1926)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for O Fauno das Montanhas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is O Fauno das Montanhas worth watching?
O Fauno das Montanhas holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in O Fauno das Montanhas?
O Fauno das Montanhas stars Arnaldo Coimbra, Ermelinda Vieira, George A. Gordon and Maria da Nazaré Nunes da Silva Gouveia.
When was O Fauno das Montanhas released?
O Fauno das Montanhas was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.