Abraham's Valley Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.40/10 from 1600 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El valle de Abraham
Title in Italiano:

La valle del peccato
Title in Português:

Vale Abraão
Title in Français:

Val Abraham
Title in Türk:

Val Abraham
Title in Deutsch:

Am Ufer des Flusses

Synopsis

In the Douro Valley, Emma lives with her father and is brought up in an atmosphere of great poetic sensitivity. She becomes a beautiful and sensual woman with an irresistible taste for romantic fictions, who never manages to find complete satisfaction with men, from the moment she marries a doctor she has never loved.

Following an intense social life, Emma will become involved with three men always in a constant search for passion, luxury, and challenges. Despite these three successive loves, their lovers cannot sustain a growing sense of disillusionment that leads her to define herself as nothing more than "a swinging state of soul."

Emma's beauty and provocative spirit will earn her the epithet of "Bovarinha", a modern Portuguese version of Flaubert's "Bovary". Finally, disillusioned and frustrated, Emma drowns in the Douro on a sunny day, after having dressed up as if she were going to a ball, without ever realizing whether it was an accident or suicide.

"Abraham's Valley" is an adaptation to the cinema of the homonym work by writer Agustina Bessa-Luís, a literary exercise inspired by Flaubert's "Madame Bovary", which Manoel de Oliveira transforms into a beautiful and portentous film. Once again involved with Agustina's literary universe and, once more, building a story of frustrated love, a dominant theme in all her work, Oliveira signs a work of dazzling plastic beauty, of an amazing poetic sensibility and, at the same time, of a subtle and acid irony, narrating in an absolutely irresistible way the love story of a beautiful woman, victim of her incongruous desires and passions.

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Abraham's Valley
Clair de Lune (Mondschein)
Clair de Lune
Gabriel Fauré: Performer
Claude Debussy: Performer
Nuno Vieira de Almeida: Performer
Clair de Lune (Mondnacht)
Robert Schumann: Performer
Nuno Vieira de Almeida: Performer
Clair de Lune (Fantaisie-impromputu)
Tenderly
Jack Lawrence: Writer
Don Byas: Performer
Après un rêve
Claude Debussy: Performer

User reviews

Carol White
6/10

The music in the film effectively underscores the themes of love, desire, and tragedy, creating a deeply evocative and memorable listening experience.

Kimberly Lee
7/10

The music perfectly mirrors the film's themes of beauty, desire, and tragedy, adding an extra dimension to the narrative.

Charles Mitchell
5/10

The use of music in Abraham's Valley enhances the character development and emotional arc of Emma, providing a rich and immersive auditory experience for the audience.

Thomas Wilson
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Abraham's Valley is a stunning and integral part of the film, enriching the viewing experience and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Elizabeth Scott
6/10

The soundtrack of Abraham's Valley evokes a sense of melancholy and longing that resonates with the themes of unfulfilled desires and lost dreams in the story.

Amanda Jackson
3/10

Additionally, I felt that the choice of musical themes in the soundtrack did not effectively complement the narrative of Emma's tumultuous love life. The disconnect between the music and the story left me feeling disconnected from the characters and their struggles, hindering my overall engagement with the film.

Mary Young
5/10

The soundtrack of the film skillfully conveys Emma's inner turmoil and conflicting emotions, adding layers of complexity to her character.

Thomas Scott
9/10

Each musical composition in the soundtrack skillfully conveys the beauty and sensuality of the protagonist, Emma, reflecting her irresistible taste for romantic fictions and her constant search for passion and luxury in a mesmerizing way.

Andrew King
8/10

The soundtrack succeeds in conveying Emma's inner turmoil and conflicting desires, making the audience empathize with her character on a deeper level.

James Garcia
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Abraham's Valley is a crucial element in conveying the emotional depth and complexity of the story, enriching the viewing experience with its poignant and evocative musical themes.

John Campbell
6/10

The musical compositions in the film contribute to the overall aesthetic and artistic vision of the director, enhancing the visual storytelling with its evocative melodies.

Timothy Rodriguez
8/10

The soundtrack's composition and arrangement are masterfully done, enhancing the visuals and dialogue with its evocative melodies.

James Campbell
6/10

The music in the film beautifully reflects Emma's journey through love, passion, and disillusionment, adding depth and emotion to the storytelling.

James Green
7/10

The music creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that perfectly complements Emma's journey through love, passion, and disillusionment.

George Rodriguez
8/10

The use of music in key moments of the film enhances the storytelling, creating a powerful and immersive viewing experience.

Andrew Taylor
5/10

The soundtrack of Abraham's Valley perfectly captures the poetic sensitivity of the main character, Emma, with its haunting melodies and emotive themes.

Carol Williams
7/10

The soundtrack of Abraham's Valley beautifully captures the poetic sensitivity of the story, enhancing the emotional depth of the characters.

Thomas Hernandez
9/10

The haunting melodies and evocative themes in the soundtrack of Abraham's Valley immerse the audience in the tragic and poignant story of Emma, adding a layer of depth and complexity to the narrative that resonates long after the film ends.

Michelle Lewis
7/10

Each musical piece evokes a sense of luxury and challenge, mirroring the themes of the film and adding layers of complexity to the narrative.

Edward White
7/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a range of emotions, from passion to despair, showcases the skill and talent of the composer in capturing the essence of the story.

Michelle Lewis
10/10

The soundtrack of Abraham's Valley perfectly captures the poetic sensitivity and romantic essence of the film, enhancing the emotional depth of Emma's journey through love and disillusionment.

Margaret King
6/10

The musical score of Abraham's Valley complements the film's narrative structure, enhancing key moments and emphasizing the emotional impact of Emma's experiences.

Carol Nelson
1/10

The soundtrack of Abraham's Valley did not resonate with me as I had hoped. I found the music to be monotonous and lacking emotional depth, failing to capture the complex and intense emotions portrayed in the film.

Deborah White
6/10

The use of music in Abraham's Valley enhances the atmospheric setting of the Douro Valley, creating a sense of place and mood that immerses the audience in the story.