The Cannibals (1988)
A drama following stories of characters from the Portuguese High Society.
This odd film is a major representative of an even odder film genre: direct-to-celluloid opera. It was commissioned by the Portuguese master of style, director Manoel de Oliveira from composer João Paes. Musically, it ranges from 19th-century romanticism to popular, modernist and even "post-modernist" styles. In the initially tame story, a host-narrator tells the story of a wedding between the two lovebirds: Viscount d'Aveleda and the beautiful Marguerite. However, what happens in the bridal chamber is incredibly bizarre. The events after that are even stranger, and the wedding guests and family indulge in cannibalism, among other perversions.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 10, 1988
Cast
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Viscount d'Aveleda
- Leonor Silveira - Margarida
- Diogo Dória - Don João
- Oliveira Lopes - The Presenter (lago)
- Pedro T. da Silva - Niccolo
- Joel Costa - Urbano Solar
- Rogério Samora - Peralta
- Rogério Vieira - The Magistrate
- António Loja Neves - The Baron
- Luís Madureira
Screenplay
- João Paes
- Manoel de Oliveira (Screenplay)
- Álvaro do Carvalhal (Book)
Music: João Paes
Editing: Sabine Franel, Manoel de Oliveira
Production: Filmargem, Gemini Films, La Sept Cinéma
Country: Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cannibals about?
- This odd film is a major representative of an even odder film genre: direct-to-celluloid opera. It was commissioned by the Portuguese master of style, director Manoel de Oliveira from composer João Paes. Musically, it ranges from 19th-century romanticism to popular, modernist and even "post-modernist" styles. In the initially tame story, a host-narrator tells the story of a wedding between the two lovebirds: Viscount d'Aveleda and the beautiful Marguerite. However, what happens in the bridal chamber is incredibly bizarre. The events after that are even stranger, and the wedding guests and family indulge in cannibalism, among other perversions.
- Who directed The Cannibals?
- The Cannibals was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
- Who stars in The Cannibals?
- The Cannibals stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória, Oliveira Lopes, Pedro T. da Silva, Joel Costa.
- How long is The Cannibals?
- The Cannibals has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Cannibals?
- The Cannibals is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Cannibals produced?
- The Cannibals was produced in Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland.