Benilde or the Virgin Mother
Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe
Synopsis
A young girl, Benilde, so protected by her religious family that she seemingly knows nothing about procreation, insists that her mysterious pregnancy is a miracle; however, her distressed bourgeois family decides that Benilde has lost her mind.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maria Amélia Matta
Benilde
Jorge Rolla
Eduardo, Benilde's cousin
Varela Silva
Melo Cantos, Benilde's father
Glória de Matos
Etelvina, Eduardo's mother
Maria Barroso
Genoveva, the house-keeper
Augusto de Figueiredo
Cristóvão, the priest
Jacinto Ramos
Fabrício, the doctor
Manoel de Oliveira
Screaming Madman (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Score
- Olivier Messiaen, João Paes
- Original Title
- Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa, Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, José Régio
Olivier Messiaen, João Paes
Elso Roque
Manoel de Oliveira
António-Pedro Vasconcelos
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Manoel de Oliveira
Editor
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
José Régio
Writer
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Maria da Conceição Madureira
Costume Design
António-Pedro Vasconcelos
Producer
João Paes
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benilde or the Virgin Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benilde or the Virgin Mother about?
A young girl, Benilde, so protected by her religious family that she seemingly knows nothing about procreation, insists that her mysterious pregnancy is a miracle; however, her distressed bourgeois family decides that Benilde has lost her mind.
Who directed Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
The principal cast of Benilde or the Virgin Mother includes Maria Amélia Matta, Jorge Rolla, Varela Silva, Glória de Matos, Maria Barroso.
When was Benilde or the Virgin Mother released and how long is it?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benilde or the Virgin Mother was composed by Olivier Messiaen, João Paes.