The Divine Comedy
A Divina Comédia
Synopsis
In a mental institution the patients see themselves as people like Jesus, Lazarus, Martha, Mary, Adam, Eve, Sonia, Raskolnikov, Aliosha e Ivan Karamasov, a Philosopher, a Profet, Santa Teresa d'Avila, reciting the Divine Comedy.
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Maria de Medeiros
Sónia
Miguel Guilherme
Raskolnikov
Luís Miguel Cintra
Prophet
Mário Viegas
Philosopher
Leonor Silveira
Eva
Diogo Dória
Ivan
Paulo Matos
Jesus
José Wallenstein
Aliosha
Ruy Furtado
Director
Carlos Gomes
Adao
Luís Lima Barreto
Pharisee
Laura Soveral
Elena Ivanovna
Júlia Buisel
Maria
Nuno Melo
Male Nurse
Maria João Pires
Marta
Ricardo Trêpa
Cremilda Gil
Isabel Ivanovna
Miguel Yeco
Lázaro
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- A Divina Comédia
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, José Régio, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Friedrich Nietzsche
Ivan Kozelka
Manoel de Oliveira, Valérie Loiseleux
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Branco
Producer
Manoel de Oliveira
Writer
José Régio
Writer
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Manoel de Oliveira
Editor
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Zé Branco
Production Design
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Ivan Kozelka
Director of Photography
Lurdes Rocha
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Divine Comedy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Divine Comedy about?
In a mental institution the patients see themselves as people like Jesus, Lazarus, Martha, Mary, Adam, Eve, Sonia, Raskolnikov, Aliosha e Ivan Karamasov, a Philosopher, a Profet, Santa Teresa d'Avila, reciting the Divine Comedy.
Who directed The Divine Comedy?
The Divine Comedy was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in The Divine Comedy?
The principal cast of The Divine Comedy includes Maria de Medeiros, Miguel Guilherme, Luís Miguel Cintra, Mário Viegas, Leonor Silveira.
When was The Divine Comedy released and how long is it?
The Divine Comedy was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.