The Gravedigger (2012)
Inspired by popular cult, O COVEIRO is part light part darkness, a bedtime story and almost a nightmare. A child is born and his parents die of fright just to see him. André Gil Mata revisits the traditional Portuguese tale, in a fantastic movie where heads bounce, but you hear a song.
Director: André Gil Mata
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Animation
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: December 8, 2012
Cast
- Valdemar Santos - O Pai
- Paula Guedes
- David Almeida - O Anão
- Carlos Monteiro - O Coveiro
- Adolfo Luxúria Canibal - Narrador
- Adelaide Teixeira
- Miguel Cardoso
- Guilhermina Pizarro - A Princesa
- Tânia Dinis
- André Gil Mata
Screenplay
- André Gil Mata (Screenplay)
Music: Pedro Augusto
Cinematography: Paulo Abreu, Jorge Quintela
Editing: Karen Akerman
Production: Bando à Parte
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: André Gil Mata
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gravedigger about?
- Inspired by popular cult, O COVEIRO is part light part darkness, a bedtime story and almost a nightmare. A child is born and his parents die of fright just to see him. André Gil Mata revisits the traditional Portuguese tale, in a fantastic movie where heads bounce, but you hear a song.
- Who directed The Gravedigger?
- The Gravedigger was directed by André Gil Mata.
- Who stars in The Gravedigger?
- The Gravedigger stars Valdemar Santos, Paula Guedes, David Almeida, Carlos Monteiro, Adolfo Luxúria Canibal, Adelaide Teixeira.
- How long is The Gravedigger?
- The Gravedigger has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Gravedigger?
- The Gravedigger is a Horror, Fantasy, Animation film.
- Where was The Gravedigger produced?
- The Gravedigger was produced in Portugal.