Movie Dementia (1986)
Transposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
Director: Carlos Reichenbach
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 15, 1986
Cast
- Ênio Gonçalves - Fausto
- Emílio Di Biasi - Mefisto
- Imara Reis - Doris
- Rosa Maria Pestana - Mércia
- Benjamin Cattan
- Alvamar Taddei
- Vanessa Alves
- Renato Master - Dr. Gildo Lobo
- Roberto Miranda - Dr. José Carlos Barata
- Orlando Parolini
Screenplay
Music: Manoel Paiva, Luiz Chagas
Cinematography: José Roberto Eliezer
Editing: Eder Mazzini
Production: Cinearte, Embrafilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Movie Dementia about?
- Transposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
- Who directed Movie Dementia?
- Movie Dementia was directed by Carlos Reichenbach.
- Who stars in Movie Dementia?
- Movie Dementia stars Ênio Gonçalves, Emílio Di Biasi, Imara Reis, Rosa Maria Pestana, Benjamin Cattan, Alvamar Taddei.
- How long is Movie Dementia?
- Movie Dementia has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Movie Dementia?
- Movie Dementia is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was Movie Dementia produced?
- Movie Dementia was produced in Brazil.