Portrait of God
“How do you shadow somebody who doesn't cast a shadow?”
Synopsis
Portrait of God is a documentary road movie about the manhunt for the most wanted person in the world. The film is constructed as a classic detective story. A middle-aged detective shadows the suspect through the highs and lows of South African society until he ends up in a gigantic prison in Cape Town bursting with murderers, thieves, and rapists.
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- Director
- Jon Bang Carlsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Bang Carlsen
- Original Score
- Jan Garbarek
- Original Title
- Portrait of God
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- C&C Productions, Det Danske Filminstitut, Norsk Filminstitutt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Bang Carlsen
Jon Bang Carlsen
Jan Garbarek
Jon Bang Carlsen
Molly Steensgaard
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Bang Carlsen
Director
Molly Steensgaard
Editor
Jon Bang Carlsen
Writer
Jon Bang Carlsen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait of God about?
Portrait of God is a documentary road movie about the manhunt for the most wanted person in the world. The film is constructed as a classic detective story. A middle-aged detective shadows the suspect through the highs and lows of South African society until he ends up in a gigantic prison in Cape Town bursting with murderers, thieves, and rapists.
Who directed Portrait of God?
Portrait of God was directed by Jon Bang Carlsen.
Who stars in Portrait of God?
The principal cast of Portrait of God includes Jon Bang Carlsen.
When was Portrait of God released and how long is it?
Portrait of God was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of God was composed by Jan Garbarek.