The Dance of the Paroxysms
A Dança dos Paroxismos
Synopsis
This film tells the story of Gonthramm, a young knight who sought in vain for the Holy Grail and, on the way back to join his bride, Galeswithe, is met by Queen Banschi in the nightmarish realm of the Sylphs. Brum do Canto based the story on Charles-Marie Leconte de Lisle's Les Elfes.
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- Director
- Jorge Brum do Canto
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Brum do Canto
- Original Title
- A Dança dos Paroxismos
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Brum do Canto
Jorge Brum do Canto
Manuel Luís Vieira
Jorge Brum do Canto
Castelo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Brum do Canto
Director
Jorge Brum do Canto
Writer
Manuel Luís Vieira
Director of Photography
Jorge Brum do Canto
Editor
Castelo Branco
Producer
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What is The Dance of the Paroxysms about?
This film tells the story of Gonthramm, a young knight who sought in vain for the Holy Grail and, on the way back to join his bride, Galeswithe, is met by Queen Banschi in the nightmarish realm of the Sylphs. Brum do Canto based the story on Charles-Marie Leconte de Lisle's Les Elfes.
Who directed The Dance of the Paroxysms?
The Dance of the Paroxysms was directed by Jorge Brum do Canto.
Who stars in The Dance of the Paroxysms?
The principal cast of The Dance of the Paroxysms includes Jorge Brum do Canto, Machado Correia, Maria do Carmo, Maria Emília Vilas, Maria Manuela Varela.
When was The Dance of the Paroxysms released and how long is it?
The Dance of the Paroxysms was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 45m.