The general's ghost
O Fantasma do general
“Brazil”
Synopsis
The short film tells the story of Negro Facundo Sombra, a Farroupilha hero who is visited by his former commander, General Netto, who asks him to fight in the Paraguayan War. After five years, Sombra returns from the war and tries to return home, which turns out not to be easy.
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O Fantasma do General
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BUEIFF CHANNEL
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+undefined net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humberto Petrarca
- Screenplay & Story
- Humberto Petrarca
- Original Title
- O Fantasma do general
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Escola de Cinema, JVL Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humberto Petrarca
Humberto Petrarca
Jair Leal
Jair Leal
Department Leadership Roster
Humberto Petrarca
Director
Humberto Petrarca
Screenplay
Jair Leal
Director of Photography
Jair Leal
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The general's ghost
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What is The general's ghost about?
The short film tells the story of Negro Facundo Sombra, a Farroupilha hero who is visited by his former commander, General Netto, who asks him to fight in the Paraguayan War. After five years, Sombra returns from the war and tries to return home, which turns out not to be easy.
Who directed The general's ghost?
The general's ghost was directed by Humberto Petrarca.
Who stars in The general's ghost?
The principal cast of The general's ghost includes J.N. Canabarro, Igor Silveira, Amarílio Gonçalves, Cassiano Montardo, Elton Ambrozzi.
When was The general's ghost released and how long is it?
The general's ghost was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The general's ghost?
The general's ghost had a reported production budget of $10K and grossed $10K at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The general's ghost?
The general's ghost holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).