A Luz vem do Alto (1959)
The struggle between two friends: one, symbolizes the deepest incredulity about religion; the other, priest Manuel, endures insults with stoic resignation, but doesn't give up on installing words of faith in the hope of recovering his soul for God. In a pathetic atmosphere, in which everyone defends the primacy of their beliefs, they feel surrounded by a bundle of circumstances linked to a secret of love, with an unexpected and disconcerting outcome ...
Director: Henrique Campos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 7, 1959
Cast
- María Dulce - Mariana
- Roberto Camardiel - Bernardo
- Félix Fernández - Manuel,
- Mário Pereira - António
- Fernanda de Sousa - Júlia
- Beatriz de Almeida - Alice Canavarro
- Maria Brandão - Joana
- Joaquim Miranda - Waiter
- Ruy de Carvalho - Voice of Father Manuel (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Production: Tobis Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Luz vem do Alto about?
- The struggle between two friends: one, symbolizes the deepest incredulity about religion; the other, priest Manuel, endures insults with stoic resignation, but doesn't give up on installing words of faith in the hope of recovering his soul for God. In a pathetic atmosphere, in which everyone defends the primacy of their beliefs, they feel surrounded by a bundle of circumstances linked to a secret of love, with an unexpected and disconcerting outcome ...
- Who directed A Luz vem do Alto?
- A Luz vem do Alto was directed by Henrique Campos.
- Who stars in A Luz vem do Alto?
- A Luz vem do Alto stars María Dulce, Roberto Camardiel, Félix Fernández, Mário Pereira, Fernanda de Sousa, Beatriz de Almeida.
- How long is A Luz vem do Alto?
- A Luz vem do Alto has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is A Luz vem do Alto?
- A Luz vem do Alto is a Drama film.
- Where was A Luz vem do Alto produced?
- A Luz vem do Alto was produced in Portugal.