The Mondego, from its springs to its mouth

"Mondego" by Daniel Pinheiro from Daniel Pinheiro on Vimeo.

Final Project of my Masters´s Degree in Wildlife Documentary Production from the University of Salford.

Film marked with a distinction. Filmed in Portugal during May/June 2011. A voyage by the Mondego river´s wildlife from the mountains to the sea.

Synopsis

A river acclaimed by poets and songwriters, closely entwined in the History of Portugal. As its waters merge with the sea, a small stream, hidden in the high mountains of Serra da Estrela, continues to ensure the Mondego breathes life into its great variety of habitats and wildlife.

Serra da Estrela

Estrela Mountain
Montagne de Estrela
Das Estrela-Gebirge
La montagna di Estrela
Sierra de Estrela

Castelo Novo

PENHAS DOURADAS

Rio Zêzere

Zêzere River, at its source
Fleuve Zêzere, à sa source
Rio Zêzere, en su naciente
Der Zêzere an seiner Quelle
Alla sorgente del fiume Zêzere

Folgosinho

Covilhã

Seia

Linhares da Beira