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Justino - Behind the Kingdom

Justino - Nos Bastidores do Reino

Synopsis

In the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during the early 1980s, Justino finds a chance to escape poverty and transform his life through a powerful neo-Pentecostal church. Beneath his rapid rise and success as a pastor lie repressed desires, secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Fifteen years later, he seeks to settle the score with his past.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Gramado Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
José Eduardo Belmonte
Screenplay & Story
José Eduardo Belmonte, Ewerton Belico, Sérgio Moriconi, Nilson Rodrigues
Original Title
Justino - Nos Bastidores do Reino
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
Mercado Filmes

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

José Eduardo Belmonte

Screenplay & Story

José Eduardo Belmonte, Ewerton Belico, Sérgio Moriconi, Nilson Rodrigues

Director of Photography

Leslie Montero

Film Editing

José Eduardo Belmonte, André Finotti

Producers

Nilson Rodrigues, Marília Garske, Marcela Bittencourt, Daniela Antonelli Aun

Department Leadership Roster

José Eduardo Belmonte

José Eduardo Belmonte

Director

José Eduardo Belmonte

José Eduardo Belmonte

Writer

José Eduardo Belmonte

José Eduardo Belmonte

Editor

Ewerton Belico

Writer

Sérgio Moriconi

Writer

Nilson Rodrigues

Nilson Rodrigues

Writer

Nilson Rodrigues

Nilson Rodrigues

Producer

Leslie Montero

Director of Photography

André Finotti

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Justino - Behind the Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Justino - Behind the Kingdom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Justino - Behind the Kingdom about?

In the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro during the early 1980s, Justino finds a chance to escape poverty and transform his life through a powerful neo-Pentecostal church. Beneath his rapid rise and success as a pastor lie repressed desires, secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Fifteen years later, he seeks to settle the score with his past.

Who directed Justino - Behind the Kingdom?

Justino - Behind the Kingdom was directed by José Eduardo Belmonte.

Who stars in Justino - Behind the Kingdom?

The principal cast of Justino - Behind the Kingdom includes Christian Malheiros, Caio Blat, Bruno Garcia, Antônio Pitanga, Joana de Verona.

When was Justino - Behind the Kingdom released and how long is it?

Justino - Behind the Kingdom was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.