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Alma Mater (2004): Cast

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Alma Mater is a 2004 drama directed by Álvaro Buela, starring Roxana Blanco as Pamela, Werner Schünemann and Walter Reyno. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Alma Mater (2004) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Álvaro Buela
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alma Mater About?

The premise of Alma Mater without spoilers.

Pamela, a timid 34‑year‑old cashier, spends her days working in a supermarket, attending a Brazilian‑led temple, and caring for her autistic mother. Her uneventful routine is shattered when mysterious signs—a charismatic transvestite client, dreams, barcodes and other uncanny messages—suggest she is destined to bear a messianic figure. Compelled to confront her own identity, Pamela embarks on a paradoxical inner journey, discovering that the more mystical she becomes, the more profoundly human she feels.

Alma Mater Themes & Keywords

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  • transgender woman
  • transgender
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Cast & crew

Alma Mater Cast & Characters

Roxana Blanco leads the cast as Pamela, with Werner Schünemann as Minister Assunção and Walter Reyno as Man with Hat. Directed by Álvaro Buela; 5 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Álvaro Buela: A Way of Dancing.

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Alma Mater FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alma Mater, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alma Mater?

Alma Mater runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Alma Mater released?

Alma Mater was released in 2004.

Who directed Alma Mater?

Alma Mater was directed by Álvaro Buela.

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Who is in the cast of Alma Mater?

Alma Mater stars Roxana Blanco as Pamela, Werner Schünemann as Minister Assunção and Walter Reyno as Man with Hat, among 5 credited actors.

Does Alma Mater have a post-credit scene?

No. Alma Mater has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Alma Mater in?

The original language of Alma Mater is Spanish.

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