As Confissões de Frei Abóbora

1971 1h 50m PT

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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The loving adventures of a priest disillusioned with religion and life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nelson Xavier
Emiliano Queiroz
Norma Bengell
Paula
Tarcísio Meira
Mauro / Frei Abóbora
Jacqueline Myrna
Lia Torá
Mãe de Paula

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Braz Chediak
Writers: Nelson Xavier
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Braz Chediak, shot by José Rosa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Waldemar Noya shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nelson Xavier and Emiliano Queiroz and Norma Bengell carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0184225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Braz Chediak directs. José Rosa behind the camera. Waldemar Noya cuts. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Braz Chediak, shot by José Rosa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Waldemar Noya shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Nelson Xavier and Emiliano Queiroz and Norma Bengell carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0184225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.