Movie Dementia
Filme Demência
Synopsis
Transposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
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Trailer Filme Demência
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-19
Top Cast
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Ênio Gonçalves
Fausto
Emílio Di Biasi
Mefisto
Valeska Canoletti
Little Girl
Benjamin Cattan
E. V. Stroheim
Imara Reis
Doris
Rosa Maria Pestana
Mércia
Alvamar Taddei
Vanessa Alves
Young Hitchhiker
Renato Master
Dr. Gildo Lobo
Roberto Miranda
Dr. José Carlos Barata
Orlando Parolini
Honduras
Fernando Benini
Wagner
Benê Silva
Júlio Calasso Jr.
John Doo
Wilson Sampson
Jairo Ferreira
Carina Cooper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Inácio Araújo, Carlos Reichenbach
- Original Score
- Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva
- Original Title
- Filme Demência
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinearte, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Reichenbach
Inácio Araújo, Carlos Reichenbach
Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva
José Roberto Eliezer
Eder Mazzini
Eder Mazzini
Department Leadership Roster
Inácio Araújo
Writer
Carlos Reichenbach
Writer
Carlos Reichenbach
Director
Eder Mazzini
Editor
José Roberto Eliezer
Director of Photography
Luiz Chagas
Original Music Composer
Manoel Paiva
Original Music Composer
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IMDb Archive
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Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Dementia
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What is Movie Dementia about?
Transposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
Who directed Movie Dementia?
Movie Dementia was directed by Carlos Reichenbach.
Who stars in Movie Dementia?
The principal cast of Movie Dementia includes Ênio Gonçalves, Emílio Di Biasi, Valeska Canoletti, Benjamin Cattan, Imara Reis.
When was Movie Dementia released and how long is it?
Movie Dementia was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Movie Dementia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Movie Dementia was composed by Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva.