Will-o'-the-Wisp
Fogo-Fátuo
“A musical fantasy by João Pedro Rodrigues”
Synopsis
On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when he dreamt of becoming a fireman. His encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men devoted to love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WILL-O'-THE-WISP- OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-24
Top Cast
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Mauro Costa
Alfredo
André Cabral
Afonso
Joel Branco
Alfredo - 2069
Oceano Cruz
Afonso - 2069
Margarida Vila-Nova
Teresa
Miguel Loureiro
Eduardo
Dinis Vila-Nova
Sebastião
Luísa Castelo Branco
Carlota
Teresa Madruga
Ama
Ana Bustorff
Cunhada de Alfredo
Anabela Moreira
Rata de sacristia
Raquel Rocha Vieira
Rata de sacristia
Cláudia Jardim
Comandante
Joana Barrios
Bombeira Otília
João Villas-Boas
Marido da Cunhada
João Reis Moreira
Bombeiro
Vasco Redondo
Sancho
João Mota
Marido da Cunhada
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 8 DaysGeelong Pride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 23, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Pedro Rodrigues
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Lopes Graça, João Pedro Rodrigues, João Rui Guerra da Mata
- Original Score
- Paulo Bragança
- Original Title
- Fogo-Fátuo
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Terratreme, House on Fire, Filme Fantasma, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Pedro Rodrigues
Paulo Lopes Graça, João Pedro Rodrigues, João Rui Guerra da Mata
Paulo Bragança
Mariana Gaivão
João Matos, João Pedro Rodrigues
Department Leadership Roster
João Pedro Rodrigues
Director
Mariana Gaivão
Editor
João Rui Guerra da Mata
Production Design
João Matos
Producer
João Pedro Rodrigues
Producer
Paulo Lopes Graça
Writer
João Pedro Rodrigues
Writer
João Rui Guerra da Mata
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Will-o'-the-Wisp
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What is Will-o'-the-Wisp about?
On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when he dreamt of becoming a fireman. His encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men devoted to love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.
Who directed Will-o'-the-Wisp?
Will-o'-the-Wisp was directed by João Pedro Rodrigues.
Who stars in Will-o'-the-Wisp?
The principal cast of Will-o'-the-Wisp includes Mauro Costa, André Cabral, Joel Branco, Oceano Cruz, Margarida Vila-Nova.
When was Will-o'-the-Wisp released and how long is it?
Will-o'-the-Wisp was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Will-o'-the-Wisp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Will-o'-the-Wisp was composed by Paulo Bragança.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Will-o'-the-Wisp?
Will-o'-the-Wisp holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).