
Congonhas do Campo
“Capelas dos Passos Profetas and Basílica do Senhor Bom Jesus”
Synopsis
Aspects of the city of Congonhas do Campo. The preponderance of baroque architecture, the Basilica of Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinho, the six chapels on the terrace leading to Morro do Maranhão. Each chapel contains statues representing moments of the Passion of Christ. While in the first chapel there is Santa Ceia figuration, in the second there is the Passo Horto scene. The kiss of betrayal and the imprisonment of Christ before the scene of the third chapel. In the fourth, two scenes are gathered: the coronation and the flagellation. On the fifth, the Christ bears the cross and the crucifixion is featured in the sixth chapel. The twelve apostles of Aleijadinho and the Latin inscriptions of each one. The interior of the Basilica and its main altar, with the figure of the Lord Dead.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humberto Mauro
- Original Title
- Congonhas do Campo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal, INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humberto Mauro
José A. Mauro
Department Leadership Roster
Humberto Mauro
Director
José A. Mauro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Congonhas do Campo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Congonhas do Campo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Congonhas do Campo about?
Aspects of the city of Congonhas do Campo. The preponderance of baroque architecture, the Basilica of Senhor Bom Jesus de Matozinho, the six chapels on the terrace leading to Morro do Maranhão. Each chapel contains statues representing moments of the Passion of Christ. While in the first chapel there is Santa Ceia figuration, in the second there is the Passo Horto scene. The kiss of betrayal and the imprisonment of Christ before the scene of the third chapel. In the fourth, two scenes are gathered: the coronation and the flagellation. On the fifth, the Christ bears the cross and the crucifixion is featured in the sixth chapel. The twelve apostles of Aleijadinho and the Latin inscriptions of each one. The interior of the Basilica and its main altar, with the figure of the Lord Dead.
Who directed Congonhas do Campo?
Congonhas do Campo was directed by Humberto Mauro.
Who stars in Congonhas do Campo?
The principal cast of Congonhas do Campo includes Not specified.
When was Congonhas do Campo released and how long is it?
Congonhas do Campo was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 16m.


















