The Demiurge
O Demiurgo
Synopsis
A colorful feature film that mixes exile with the figure of the poet Rimbaud and the feminist revolution. "It's super-intellectual. A fable-musical-philosophical-chanchada", Mautner says. He also affirms that the work focuses a lot on the longing for Brazil, on the will that the exiled had to return to their homeland. The idea came from conversations between the musician and his old father, "always talking about the pre-Socratics", he recalls. Glauber Rocha states that "The Demiurge" is the best film "of" and "about" exile.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Mautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Mautner
- Original Score
- Caetano Veloso
- Original Title
- O Demiurgo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Kaos Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Mautner
Jorge Mautner
Caetano Veloso
Lory Lane
Gilberto Macedo
Department Leadership Roster
Gilberto Macedo
Editor
Jorge Mautner
Director
Jorge Mautner
Writer
Caetano Veloso
Original Music Composer
Lory Lane
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Demiurge
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What is The Demiurge about?
A colorful feature film that mixes exile with the figure of the poet Rimbaud and the feminist revolution. "It's super-intellectual. A fable-musical-philosophical-chanchada", Mautner says. He also affirms that the work focuses a lot on the longing for Brazil, on the will that the exiled had to return to their homeland. The idea came from conversations between the musician and his old father, "always talking about the pre-Socratics", he recalls. Glauber Rocha states that "The Demiurge" is the best film "of" and "about" exile.
Who directed The Demiurge?
The Demiurge was directed by Jorge Mautner.
Who stars in The Demiurge?
The principal cast of The Demiurge includes Jorge Mautner, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Jards Macalé.
When was The Demiurge released and how long is it?
The Demiurge was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Demiurge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Demiurge was composed by Caetano Veloso.