
Santuário
Synopsis
Old Zé Cristino, riding his donkey, goes to Congonhas do Campo to fulfill a promise to São Bom Jesus do Matozinho. In front of the church, he admires the Sanctuary with its 12 prophets, a monumental work by Antonio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho. Each prophet is shown in detail with the biblical text accompanying the images.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Lima Barreto
- Original Score
- Gabriel Migliori
- Original Title
- Santuário
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lima Barreto
Gabriel Migliori
Lima Barreto, Alberto Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Lima Barreto
Director
Gabriel Migliori
Original Music Composer
Lima Barreto
Producer
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Santuário.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santuário
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santuário about?
Old Zé Cristino, riding his donkey, goes to Congonhas do Campo to fulfill a promise to São Bom Jesus do Matozinho. In front of the church, he admires the Sanctuary with its 12 prophets, a monumental work by Antonio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho. Each prophet is shown in detail with the biblical text accompanying the images.
Who directed Santuário?
Santuário was directed by Lima Barreto.
Who stars in Santuário?
The principal cast of Santuário includes Túlio de Lemos.
When was Santuário released and how long is it?
Santuário was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Santuário?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santuário was composed by Gabriel Migliori.
