The Alienist
O Alienista
Synopsis
Bacamarte, a Brazil-born Portuguese (when Brazil was a colony), is a prominent physician whose sincere obsession for discovering a universal method to cure pathological disorders drives inhabitants of the small Brazilian town of Itaguaí to fear, conspiracy, and revolutionary attempts.
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- Director
- Selton Mello
- Screenplay & Story
- Machado de Assis
- Original Title
- O Alienista
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Selton Mello
Machado de Assis
Department Leadership Roster
Selton Mello
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alienist
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What is The Alienist about?
Bacamarte, a Brazil-born Portuguese (when Brazil was a colony), is a prominent physician whose sincere obsession for discovering a universal method to cure pathological disorders drives inhabitants of the small Brazilian town of Itaguaí to fear, conspiracy, and revolutionary attempts.
Who directed The Alienist?
The Alienist was directed by Selton Mello.
Who stars in The Alienist?
The principal cast of The Alienist includes Selton Mello.
When was The Alienist released and how long is it?
The Alienist was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Alienist based on a book or true story?
The Alienist is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Machado de Assis".