The Demiurge
Originally released in 1972. The Demiurge is a fantasy film. directed by Jorge Mautner. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jorge Mautner, Caetano Veloso, and Gilberto Gil
Synopsis
A colorful feature film that mixes exile with the figure of the poet Rimbaud and the feminist revolution. "It's super-intellectual. A fable-musical-philosophical-chanchada", Mautner says. He also affirms that the work focuses a lot on the longing for Brazil, on the will that the exiled had to return to their homeland. The idea came from conversations between the musician and his old father, "always talking about the pre-Socratics", he recalls. Glauber Rocha states that "The Demiurge" is the best film "of" and "about" exile.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Kaos Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Demiurge about?
A colorful feature film that mixes exile with the figure of the poet Rimbaud and the feminist revolution. "It's super-intellectual. A fable-musical-philosophical-chanchada", Mautner says. He also a...
Who directed The Demiurge?
The Demiurge was directed by Jorge Mautner.
How long is The Demiurge?
The Demiurge has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Demiurge released?
The Demiurge was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Demiurge?
The main cast of The Demiurge includes Jorge Mautner, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Jards Macalé.