The Gravedigger
O Coveiro
Synopsis
Inspired by popular cult, O COVEIRO is part light part darkness, a bedtime story and almost a nightmare. A child is born and his parents die of fright just to see him. André Gil Mata revisits the traditional Portuguese tale, in a fantastic movie where heads bounce, but you hear a song.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Maria da Feira Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Gil Mata
- Screenplay & Story
- André Gil Mata
- Original Score
- Pedro Augusto
- Original Title
- O Coveiro
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Bando à Parte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Gil Mata
André Gil Mata
Pedro Augusto
Jorge Quintela, Paulo Abreu
Karen Akerman
Rodrigo Areias, André Gil Mata
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Augusto
Original Music Composer
Karen Akerman
Editor
André Gil Mata
Screenplay
André Gil Mata
Director
Rodrigo Areias
Producer
Jorge Quintela
Director of Photography
André Gil Mata
Producer
Paulo Abreu
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gravedigger.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gravedigger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gravedigger about?
Inspired by popular cult, O COVEIRO is part light part darkness, a bedtime story and almost a nightmare. A child is born and his parents die of fright just to see him. André Gil Mata revisits the traditional Portuguese tale, in a fantastic movie where heads bounce, but you hear a song.
Who directed The Gravedigger?
The Gravedigger was directed by André Gil Mata.
Who stars in The Gravedigger?
The principal cast of The Gravedigger includes Valdemar Santos, Paula Guedes, David Almeida, Carlos Monteiro, Adolfo Luxúria Canibal.
When was The Gravedigger released and how long is it?
The Gravedigger was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gravedigger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gravedigger was composed by Pedro Augusto.