The Dead Girl's Feast (2009)
The story of Santinho, a young man who has been exalted to the position of a saint in a remote riverine community of the upper Amazonas state, after performing a “miracle” upon the suicide of his own mother. The film seeks to be an intimate picture of those who are involved in this sect and of the infinite human capacity of “fabricating” faith and seeking some sense in the horrifying experience of death.
Director: Matheus Nachtergaele
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: June 12, 2009
Cast
- Daniel de Oliveira - Santinho
- Dira Paes - Diana
- Juliano Cazarré - Tadeu
- Cássia Kis - Mãe
- Jackson Antunes - Pai
- Paulo José - Padre
- Conceição Camaroti
- Francisco Mendes
Screenplay
- Hilton Lacerda (Screenplay)
- Matheus Nachtergaele (Screenplay)
Music: Matheus Nachtergaele
Editing: Karen Harley, Cao Guimarães
Production: Bananeira Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dead Girl's Feast about?
- The story of Santinho, a young man who has been exalted to the position of a saint in a remote riverine community of the upper Amazonas state, after performing a “miracle” upon the suicide of his own mother. The film seeks to be an intimate picture of those who are involved in this sect and of the infinite human capacity of “fabricating” faith and seeking some sense in the horrifying experience of death.
- Who directed The Dead Girl's Feast?
- The Dead Girl's Feast was directed by Matheus Nachtergaele.
- Who stars in The Dead Girl's Feast?
- The Dead Girl's Feast stars Daniel de Oliveira, Dira Paes, Juliano Cazarré, Cássia Kis, Jackson Antunes, Paulo José.
- How long is The Dead Girl's Feast?
- The Dead Girl's Feast has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Dead Girl's Feast?
- The Dead Girl's Feast is a Drama film.
- Where was The Dead Girl's Feast produced?
- The Dead Girl's Feast was produced in Brazil.