Alma Mater (2004)

Alma Mater (2004) poster

34-year-old Pamela is a small and shy woman. She works at the cash register of a supermarket. She attends a religious temple led by a Brazilian minister. She periodically visits her autistic mother. She is an anonymous character, leading a meaningless life. Suddenly, a miracle occurs. Messages of a marvelous destiny start to reach Pamela in unusual ways: a client, a gentle and charismatic transvestite, her own mother, dreams, bar codes, real and imaginary signals. The Savior of the Next Millennium is apparently on his way and everything indicates that she, being a virgin, is carrying him on her entrails. Impelled to face herself, Pamela undertakes an inner voyage. A paradoxical voyage: the more mystic she grows to be, the more human she becomes.

Director: Álvaro Buela
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sylvia Meyer
Cinematography: Daniel Rodríguez Maseda
Editing: Simone Maccari
Country: Brazil, Canada, Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Álvaro Buela
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma Mater about?
34-year-old Pamela is a small and shy woman. She works at the cash register of a supermarket. She attends a religious temple led by a Brazilian minister. She periodically visits her autistic mother. She is an anonymous character, leading a meaningless life. Suddenly, a miracle occurs. Messages of a marvelous destiny start to reach Pamela in unusual ways: a client, a gentle and charismatic transvestite, her own mother, dreams, bar codes, real and imaginary signals. The Savior of the Next Millennium is apparently on his way and everything indicates that she, being a virgin, is carrying him on her entrails. Impelled to face herself, Pamela undertakes an inner voyage. A paradoxical voyage: the more mystic she grows to be, the more human she becomes.
Who directed Alma Mater?
Alma Mater was directed by Álvaro Buela.
Who stars in Alma Mater?
Alma Mater stars Roxana Blanco, Nicolás Becerra, Walter Reyno, Beatriz Massons, Werner Schünemann.
How long is Alma Mater?
Alma Mater has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Alma Mater?
Alma Mater is a Drama film.
Where was Alma Mater produced?
Alma Mater was produced in Brazil, Canada, Uruguay.