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The Given Word

The Given Word

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Summary

A simple yet devout Christian makes a vow to Saint Barbara after she saves his donkey, but everyone he meets seems determined to misunderstand his intentions. Will he be able to keep his promise in the end?

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

David Parkinson

Adapted from a play by Dias Gomes, this scathing attack on the Brazilian Catholic Church is often claimed as a key entry in the Cinema Novo movement. But, with its theatrical structuring and traditional visuals, it owes more to the chanchada tradition of comic melodrama. However, the story of the farmer who vows to carry a cross to the local chapel in thanks for the recovery of his donkey still has the power to move and provoke. Director Anselmo Duarte exposes the unholy alliance of social corruption, political indolence and media manipulation that conspires to repress the impoverished people of Bahia.

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8.3/10

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Cast

rolenameZeLeonardo VilarRosaGloria MenezesFather OlavoDionisio AzevedoMarliNorma BengellBonitao / "Handsome"Geraldo Del ReyDedeRoberto FerreiraReporterOthon BastosGalegoGilberto MarquesMonisgnorCarlos TorresCocaAntonio L SampaioPolicemanMilton GauchoDetectiveJoao DesordiEditorIrenio SimoesInspectorEnoch TorresAuntieMaria ConceicaoChurch clerkVeveldo Diniz

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rolenameDirectorAnselmo Duarte

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Languages

Portuguese

Formats

Black and white

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