Devil's Guitar
Pacto da viola
Synopsis
Alex is an unsuccessful country musician. He returns to his hometown in the heart of the brazilian midlands, a village threatened by industrial agriculture that consumes original forests and challenges settler’s traditional ways of life. he dreams of being a skilled musician like his father lázaro, a sick guitar player in debt with the saints, who must perform a series of religious rituals. however, local rumours say his debts are not with the saints, but with the devil. to save his father and himself, alex journeys into local practices and beliefs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
57o. Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guilherme Bacalhao
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Robalinho, Guilherme Bacalhao, Aurélio Aragão
- Original Title
- Pacto da viola
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- 400 Filmes, Olho de Gato Filmes, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guilherme Bacalhao
Roberto Robalinho, Guilherme Bacalhao, Aurélio Aragão
André Carvalheira
Marcius Barbieri
Getsemane Silva, Guilherme Bacalhao
Department Leadership Roster
Guilherme Bacalhao
Director
André Carvalheira
Director of Photography
Marcius Barbieri
Editor
Roberto Robalinho
Writer
Guilherme Bacalhao
Writer
Aurélio Aragão
Writer
Getsemane Silva
Producer
Guilherme Bacalhao
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Guitar
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What is Devil's Guitar about?
Alex is an unsuccessful country musician. He returns to his hometown in the heart of the brazilian midlands, a village threatened by industrial agriculture that consumes original forests and challenges settler’s traditional ways of life. he dreams of being a skilled musician like his father lázaro, a sick guitar player in debt with the saints, who must perform a series of religious rituals. however, local rumours say his debts are not with the saints, but with the devil. to save his father and himself, alex journeys into local practices and beliefs.
Who directed Devil's Guitar?
Devil's Guitar was directed by Guilherme Bacalhao.
Who stars in Devil's Guitar?
The principal cast of Devil's Guitar includes Wellington Abreu, Andreia Vieira, Marquim do Tropa, Franklin Ferreira, Sérgio Vianna.
When was Devil's Guitar released and how long is it?
Devil's Guitar was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.