The First Mass (1961)

A Brazilian film to the heart of the world

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Meant principally for a sympathetic audience, whether Catholic or not, this routine story about a priest's receiving the call to the cloth may be a bit slow and theatrical for some viewers. Directed by Lima Barreto, the tale is told in a series of flashbacks as the priest remembers how he was transformed as a child into a person willing to give his life in service of the church and his God. Barreto also scripted the story, which in the end, may be too filled with religious platitudes and preachy overtones to effectively convey its message.

Director: Lima Barreto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First Mass about?
Meant principally for a sympathetic audience, whether Catholic or not, this routine story about a priest's receiving the call to the cloth may be a bit slow and theatrical for some viewers. Directed by Lima Barreto, the tale is told in a series of flashbacks as the priest remembers how he was transformed as a child into a person willing to give his life in service of the church and his God. Barreto also scripted the story, which in the end, may be too filled with religious platitudes and preachy overtones to effectively convey its message.
Who directed The First Mass?
The First Mass was directed by Lima Barreto.
Who stars in The First Mass?
The First Mass stars Roberto Alrean, Dionísio Azevedo, Artur Barman, Felipe Barreto, Martin Binder, Francisco Brasileiro.
How long is The First Mass?
The First Mass has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The First Mass?
The First Mass is a Drama film.