The Fatalist
O Fatalista
Synopsis
The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.
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Rogério Samora
Tiago
André Gomes
the boss
Rita Blanco
Ms. D
Suzana Borges
Innkeeper
Patrícia Guerreiro
Bárbara
José Wallenstein
Marques
Teresa Madruga
Bárbara's mother
Margarida Vila-Nova
the daughter
Maria Emília Correia
the brothel owner
Adriano Luz
the husband
João Baptista
young Tiago
Helena Laureano
Suzete
Ana Bustorff
Margarida
Laura Soveral
the grand mother
José Pinto
Grandfather
Anabela Moreira
Prostitute
Margarida Moreira
Prostitute
Rui Morisson
Narrator
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Botelho
- Screenplay & Story
- João Botelho
- Original Title
- O Fatalista
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia, Madragoa Filmes, Gemini Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Botelho
João Botelho, Denis Diderot
Edmundo Díaz Sotelo
Renata Sancho
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
João Botelho
Director
Paulo Branco
Producer
Denis Diderot
Writer
Edmundo Díaz Sotelo
Director of Photography
Renata Sancho
Editor
João Botelho
Screenplay
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Catarina Amaro
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatalist
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What is The Fatalist about?
The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.
Who directed The Fatalist?
The Fatalist was directed by João Botelho.
Who stars in The Fatalist?
The principal cast of The Fatalist includes Rogério Samora, André Gomes, Rita Blanco, Suzana Borges, Patrícia Guerreiro.
When was The Fatalist released and how long is it?
The Fatalist was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.