The Courtyard of the Ballads is a delightful comedy musical film set in the mesmerizing city of Lisbon, Portugal. The film revolves around the lives of a group of popular people and showcases the vibrant culture and vintage charm of the city. With its black-and-white cinematography, it captures the essence of Lisbon in a nostalgic and enchanting way.

In this 1940s comedy, a father rules his family with an iron fist. However, when his daughter falls in love with an amateur actor and his son gets entangled in a love triangle, the father's control is put to the test. Set in Portugal, this film explores themes of love, money, and family amongst the aristocracy.

Having abandoned his family due to religious differences, Dr Silveira moves to Coimbra, where he dedicates himself to his patients, and rejecting any attempts at reconciliation. But, when a terrible accident happens to his son, he must seek a resolution to the debate between faith and science.