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IMDb195716mBrazil

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

Director

Humberto Mauro

Director of Photography

José A. Mauro

Department Leadership Roster

Humberto Mauro

Humberto Mauro

Director

José A. Mauro

José A. Mauro

Director of Photography

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.