The Prophet of Hunger
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The Prophet of Hunger is a 1970
Brazilian
drama film
directed by Maurice Capovila
. It was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival
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1970 in film
The year 1970 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 9 - Larry Fine, the second member of The Three Stooges, suffers a massive stroke, therefore ending his career....
Brazilian
Cinema of Brazil
Brazilian cinema was introduced early in the 20th century but took some time to consolidate itself as a popular form of entertainment. The film industry of Brazil has gone through periods of ups and downs, a reflection of its dependency on State funding and incentives.- Early days :A couple of...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Maurice Capovila
Maurice Capovila
Maurice Capovila is a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.-Filmography:...
. It was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival
20th Berlin International Film Festival
The 20th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 26 to July 7, 1970. However, the competition was cancelled and no prizes were awarded, over controversy surrounding Michael Verhoeven's film o.k.-Jury:* George Stevens...
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Cast
- José Mojica Marins - Fakir Ali Khan
- Maurício do ValleMaurício do ValleMaurício do Valle was a Brazilian film actor. He appeared in 70 films between 1952 and 1994. He is also known for his roles in several Brazilian TV series, such as Rede Globo's Roque Santeiro , and even for his role of secondary actor in the series Os Trapalhões, as well as in some films of this...
- Lion Tamer - Julia Miranda - Maria
- Sérgio HingstSérgio HingstSérgio Hingst was a Brazilian film actor. He appeared in 110 films between 1951 and 1984.-Selected filmography:* Sob o Céu da Bahia * Case of the Naves Brothers * A Arte de Amar Bem...
- Dom José (circus owner) - Joffre SoaresJoffre SoaresJoffre Soares was a Brazilian film actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1963 and 1996.-Selected filmography:* Barren Lives * The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga * Entranced Earth...
- Priest - Adauto Santos
- Eládio Brito
- Flávio Império
- Lenoir Bittencourt
- Mário LimaMário LimaMário Lima is a Brazilian actor and film and television producer. He produced and acted in many films by Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins.-Filmography:*My Destiny in Your Hands as Actor*Adventurer's Fate as Actor...
- Angelo Mataran
- Luiz Abreu
- Jean-Claude Bernardet
- Hamilton de Almeida