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The Crime of Father Amaro

Topics:#religion

Series Overview

Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
RTP1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2023 – 2023

Premiered: Mon, Jan 16, 2023

Created By
Leonel VieiraLeonel Vieira

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Trailer | O Crime do Padre AmaroOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leonel Vieira

Screenplay & Story

Leonel Vieira, Alexandre N. Rodrigues, Manuel Prates, Eça de Queirós

Director of Photography

Maurício Franco

Film Editing

Filipe Traslatti de Mello, Leonel Vieira

Producers

Leonel Vieira

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Eça de Queirós

Department Leadership Roster

Filipe Traslatti de Mello

Editor

Leonel Vieira

Leonel Vieira

Director

Leonel Vieira

Leonel Vieira

Editor

Leonel Vieira

Leonel Vieira

Screenplay

Alexandre N. Rodrigues

Screenplay

Manuel Prates

Screenplay

Maurício Franco

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crime of Father Amaro

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What is The Crime of Father Amaro about?

Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.

How many seasons does The Crime of Father Amaro have?

The Crime of Father Amaro comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Crime of Father Amaro?

Key cast members in The Crime of Father Amaro include José Condessa, Bárbara Branco, Sérgio Praia, José Raposo, Ana Guiomar.

Who created or directed The Crime of Father Amaro?

The Crime of Father Amaro was developed and directed by Leonel Vieira.