The Prophet of Hunger
O Profeta da Fome
“Hunger is a plague and he is the host.”
Synopsis
The story of a fakir who works in a decadent circus. He and his colleagues do weirder numbers each day to attract audience, and warrant their survival. The numbers resemble a horror-show and they get marginalized. Through fable and allegory, reality turns stronger and stronger, and more absurd.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Capovila
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Capovila, Fernando Peixoto
- Original Score
- Rinaldo Rossi
- Original Title
- O Profeta da Fome
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Capovila
Maurice Capovila, Fernando Peixoto
Rinaldo Rossi
Silvio Renoldi
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Capovila
Writer
Maurice Capovila
Director
Fernando Peixoto
Writer
Silvio Renoldi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prophet of Hunger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prophet of Hunger about?
The story of a fakir who works in a decadent circus. He and his colleagues do weirder numbers each day to attract audience, and warrant their survival. The numbers resemble a horror-show and they get marginalized. Through fable and allegory, reality turns stronger and stronger, and more absurd.
Who directed The Prophet of Hunger?
The Prophet of Hunger was directed by Maurice Capovila.
Who stars in The Prophet of Hunger?
The principal cast of The Prophet of Hunger includes José Mojica Marins, Maurício do Valle, Julia Miranda, Sérgio Hingst, Jofre Soares.
When was The Prophet of Hunger released and how long is it?
The Prophet of Hunger was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prophet of Hunger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prophet of Hunger was composed by Rinaldo Rossi.