Festa de São Benedito (1975)
In Aparecida do Norte, São Paulo, devotion to Saint Benedict has been constant since 1828. Folk groups from various regions of the country sing and dance, while the King, Queen, and their vassals, carrying the image of Saint Benedict, walk through the streets toward the church. The city is covered with rose petals and confetti. At night, after the solemn mass, a large fireworks display lights up the city.
Director: Paulo Jorge de Souza, José A. Mauro
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Editing: Januário Garcia
Production: Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal, Instituto Nacional de Cinema (INC), INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Paulo Jorge de Souza, José A. Mauro
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Festa de São Benedito about?
- In Aparecida do Norte, São Paulo, devotion to Saint Benedict has been constant since 1828. Folk groups from various regions of the country sing and dance, while the King, Queen, and their vassals, carrying the image of Saint Benedict, walk through the streets toward the church. The city is covered with rose petals and confetti. At night, after the solemn mass, a large fireworks display lights up the city.
- Who directed Festa de São Benedito?
- Festa de São Benedito was directed by Paulo Jorge de Souza, José A. Mauro.
- How long is Festa de São Benedito?
- Festa de São Benedito has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Festa de São Benedito?
- Festa de São Benedito is a Documentary film.
- Where was Festa de São Benedito produced?
- Festa de São Benedito was produced in Brazil.