El padre medico (2019)

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A Lithuanian doctor, priest and a war refugee Alexander Ferdinand Bendoraitis (1919-1998) resettles to the Amazonian jungle in the 1960’s and becomes a local hero: he establishes a boat- clinic network, the first jungle radio, starts the pacification of local indigenous tribes and builds the most modern hospital in Amazonia. However, as he gets involved in a brutal crime, countless fake narratives that he had created around himself begin to resurface.

Director: Vytautas Puidokas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Editing: Ieva Veiverytė, Dominykas Kilčiauskas
Country: Brazil, Lithuania
Language: English, Lietuvių, Português, Español
Original Language: lt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El padre medico about?
A Lithuanian doctor, priest and a war refugee Alexander Ferdinand Bendoraitis (1919-1998) resettles to the Amazonian jungle in the 1960’s and becomes a local hero: he establishes a boat- clinic network, the first jungle radio, starts the pacification of local indigenous tribes and builds the most modern hospital in Amazonia. However, as he gets involved in a brutal crime, countless fake narratives that he had created around himself begin to resurface.
Who directed El padre medico?
El padre medico was directed by Vytautas Puidokas.
How long is El padre medico?
El padre medico has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is El padre medico?
El padre medico is a Documentary film.
Where was El padre medico produced?
El padre medico was produced in Brazil, Lithuania.