Pajeú
Synopsis
A terrified young woman is staring at a disturbing monstrosity, a kind of Pagan spirit that has sprung out of a river. Such is the opening scene of Pajeú, named after the creature, a fantastic character which follows the meanderings of the river and drives the story. Eager to get rid of a nightmare that is infecting her life, Maristela is looking into the story of Pajeú, the now forgotten figure buried in the depths of the city of Fortaleza. The film goes through successive urban transformations leading to the burying of Pajeú, a mystery imbued with supernatural elements.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Olhar de Cinema – Festival Internacional de Curitiba
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Diógenes
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Diógenes
- Original Score
- Vitor Cozilos
- Original Title
- Pajeú
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Marrevolto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Diógenes
Pedro Diógenes
Vitor Cozilos
Victor de Melo
Guto Parente, Victor Costa Lopes
Caroline Louise, Amanda Pontes
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Diógenes
Director
Pedro Diógenes
Screenplay
Victor de Melo
Director of Photography
Guto Parente
Editor
Victor Costa Lopes
Editor
Vitor Cozilos
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pajeú
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pajeú about?
A terrified young woman is staring at a disturbing monstrosity, a kind of Pagan spirit that has sprung out of a river. Such is the opening scene of Pajeú, named after the creature, a fantastic character which follows the meanderings of the river and drives the story. Eager to get rid of a nightmare that is infecting her life, Maristela is looking into the story of Pajeú, the now forgotten figure buried in the depths of the city of Fortaleza. The film goes through successive urban transformations leading to the burying of Pajeú, a mystery imbued with supernatural elements.
Who directed Pajeú?
Pajeú was directed by Pedro Diógenes.
Who stars in Pajeú?
The principal cast of Pajeú includes Fátima Muniz, Yuri Yamamoto, Larissa Góes, Nirez, General Julio Lima Verde.
When was Pajeú released and how long is it?
Pajeú was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Pajeú?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pajeú was composed by Vitor Cozilos.