The Dance of the Paroxysms

The Dance of the Paroxysms

1929
45m
7.1

7.1/10

12 votes
Overview

This film tells the story of Gonthramm, a young knight who sought in vain for the Holy Grail and, on the way back to join his bride, Galeswithe, is met by Queen Banschi in the nightmarish realm of the Sylphs. Brum do Canto based the story on Charles-Marie Leconte de Lisle's Les Elfes.

Status: Released

Language: PT

Watch "The Dance of the Paroxysms"

Open in New Tab

Production Information

Production Countries
Portugal
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Original Title A Dança dos Paroxismos
Release Date January 1, 1929
Status Released
Language PT

Cast

Jorge Brum do Canto
Jorge Brum do Canto

Gonthramm

Machado Correia
Machado Correia

Farmer

Maria do Carmo
Maria do Carmo

Banschi

Maria Emília Vilas
Maria Emília Vilas

Farmer's Wife

Maria Manuela Varela
Maria Manuela Varela

Galeswinthe

Ivone Vilas
Ivone Vilas

(uncredited)

Tina Reys
Tina Reys

The Farmer's Daughter

Ninita Reys
Ninita Reys

The Farmer's Daughter

Key Crew

Jorge Brum do Canto
Director
Jorge Brum do Canto
Writer
Castelo Branco
Producer