What is The Obsessed of Catulé?
The Obsessed of Catulé is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Release date
- May 21, 1965
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
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The Obsessed of Catulé is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A messianic cult grips Brazil's poorest peasants in a stark rural drama.”
- Insightful look at power and faith
- Atmospheric Brazilian countryside setting
- Strong thematic focus on obedience
- Bleak subject matter may be heavy for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate stark rural dramas about cultic authority.
The film deals with intense religious fanaticism and persecution, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in the Brazilian countryside among poor sharecroppers.
Who leads the messianic group?
A man named Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
What is the central conflict?
Joaquim's growing power leads him to persecute peasants who refuse absolute obedience.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1965.
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