---
title: "The Obsessed of Catul\u00e9"
year: 1965
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-obsessed-of-catule-1965"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 194773
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Obsessed of Catulé (1965) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-obsessed-of-catule-1965

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Obsessed of Catulé is a film first released in 1965. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A messianic cult grips Brazil's poorest peasants in a stark rural drama."

### Why Watch
- Insightful look at power and faith
- Atmospheric Brazilian countryside setting
- Strong thematic focus on obedience

### Caveats & Content Note
- Bleak subject matter may be heavy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with intense religious fanaticism and persecution, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, cult, rural, religious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
It takes place in the Brazilian countryside among poor sharecroppers.

### Q: Who leads the messianic group?
A man named Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Joaquim's growing power leads him to persecute peasants who refuse absolute obedience.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1965.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Obsessed of Catulé — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/194773)

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