Senhora Aparecida
Synopsis
In Aparecida, an industrial area in Northern Rio de Janeiro state, the annual festival that takes place on August 15th is being prepared. The floats are being decorated, and the coffins in which the penitents will be laid, according to a centuries-old tradition, are already prepared. The new priest, however, wants to end the tradition of making promises to Our Lady of Aparecida to perform "burials." Conflict is inevitable. This is a film that tells the story of those who fulfill promises to Our Lady of Aparecida, their desires and personal stories, reflecting on traditional and official religiosity, tradition and modernity.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catarina Alves Costa
- Original Title
- Senhora Aparecida
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catarina Alves Costa
José Luís Carvalhosa
Catarina Alves Costa, Pedro Duarte
Department Leadership Roster
José Luís Carvalhosa
Director of Photography
Catarina Alves Costa
Director
Catarina Alves Costa
Editor
Pedro Duarte
Editor
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What is Senhora Aparecida about?
In Aparecida, an industrial area in Northern Rio de Janeiro state, the annual festival that takes place on August 15th is being prepared. The floats are being decorated, and the coffins in which the penitents will be laid, according to a centuries-old tradition, are already prepared. The new priest, however, wants to end the tradition of making promises to Our Lady of Aparecida to perform "burials." Conflict is inevitable. This is a film that tells the story of those who fulfill promises to Our Lady of Aparecida, their desires and personal stories, reflecting on traditional and official religiosity, tradition and modernity.
Who directed Senhora Aparecida?
Senhora Aparecida was directed by Catarina Alves Costa.
Who stars in Senhora Aparecida?
The principal cast of Senhora Aparecida includes Not specified.
When was Senhora Aparecida released and how long is it?
Senhora Aparecida was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 55m.