Holy Tremor (2017)

Holy Tremor (2017) poster

Brazil. Historically Pernambuco state in the country’s northeast was characterised agriculturally by the sugarcane industry. Today there is a new sector in the economy: various evangelical Christian groups are on the rise. The mantra of the evangelicals, who have gained an ever-increasing influence in Brazilian society over the past years, is the attainment of improvements in one’s personal and economic situations through adherence to an extreme religious practice. In Brazil the evangelicals have established themselves as a growing political power over the past years. They control segments of the media and preach hate and intolerance towards homosexuality and other creeds. HOLY TREMOR focuses on a young generation of priests, producers and singers who hail from a rural area and make gospel music. Wagner and de Burca take into account the environment of the protagonists in order to make ethics, morality and life visible in an aesthetic agglomeration.

Director: Benjamin de Burca, Bárbara Wagner
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Music: Carlos Sá
Cinematography: Pedro Sotero
Editing: Eduardo Serrano
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Benjamin de Burca, Bárbara Wagner
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Tremor about?
Brazil. Historically Pernambuco state in the country’s northeast was characterised agriculturally by the sugarcane industry. Today there is a new sector in the economy: various evangelical Christian groups are on the rise. The mantra of the evangelicals, who have gained an ever-increasing influence in Brazilian society over the past years, is the attainment of improvements in one’s personal and economic situations through adherence to an extreme religious practice. In Brazil the evangelicals have established themselves as a growing political power over the past years. They control segments of the media and preach hate and intolerance towards homosexuality and other creeds. HOLY TREMOR focuses on a young generation of priests, producers and singers who hail from a rural area and make gospel music. Wagner and de Burca take into account the environment of the protagonists in order to make ethics, morality and life visible in an aesthetic agglomeration.
Who directed Holy Tremor?
Holy Tremor was directed by Benjamin de Burca, Bárbara Wagner.
How long is Holy Tremor?
Holy Tremor has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Holy Tremor?
Holy Tremor is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Holy Tremor produced?
Holy Tremor was produced in Brazil.