Sermões (1989)
Based upon the life story of Father Antonio Vieira, born in Lisbon in 1608 and deceased in Salvador, Bahia, in 1697. He's considered the first Brazilian writer and one of the most important aesthete of linguistic and of the Portuguese language of all times, a master in the art of metaphor, of verbal relations and analogy. He was persecuted and condemned by the Portuguese Court of Inquisition due to his position against native slavery, against the intolerance to the Jewish people and to the colonial politics of exploration.
Director: Júlio Bressane
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 24, 1989
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Lívio Tragtenberg
Cinematography: José Tadeu Ribeiro
Editing: Dominique Pâris
Production: Embrafilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
writer, jesuits (society of jesus), philosopher
More Films by Director: Júlio Bressane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sermões about?
- Based upon the life story of Father Antonio Vieira, born in Lisbon in 1608 and deceased in Salvador, Bahia, in 1697. He's considered the first Brazilian writer and one of the most important aesthete of linguistic and of the Portuguese language of all times, a master in the art of metaphor, of verbal relations and analogy. He was persecuted and condemned by the Portuguese Court of Inquisition due to his position against native slavery, against the intolerance to the Jewish people and to the colonial politics of exploration.
- Who directed Sermões?
- Sermões was directed by Júlio Bressane.
- Who stars in Sermões?
- Sermões stars Othon Bastos, Antônio Abujamra, Guará Rodrigues, Paulo César Saraceni, Pascoal Villaboim, Eduardo Tornaghi.
- How long is Sermões?
- Sermões has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Sermões?
- Sermões is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Sermões produced?
- Sermões was produced in Brazil.