Benilde or the Virgin Mother (1975): Cast
Benilde or the Virgin Mother is a 1975 drama directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Maria Amélia Matta as Benilde, Jacinto Ramos and Glória de Matos. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Tobis Portuguesa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Benilde or the Virgin Mother About?
The premise of Benilde or the Virgin Mother without spoilers.
Protected by a devout, bourgeois family, Benilde has been sheltered from any knowledge of sexuality. When she announces a mysterious pregnancy that she declares a miracle, her relatives react with disbelief and accuse her of madness, raising a clash between faith and reason.
Benilde or the Virgin Mother Cast & Characters
Maria Amélia Matta leads the cast as Benilde, with Jacinto Ramos as Fabrício, the doctor and Glória de Matos as Etelvina, Eduardo's mother. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Manoel de Oliveira
- Maria Amélia Matta as Benilde
- Jacinto Ramos as Fabrício, the doctor
- Glória de Matos as Etelvina, Eduardo's mother
- Jorge Rolla as Eduardo, Benilde's cousin
Also Starring in Benilde or the Virgin Mother
· 3 more- Varela Silva Melo Cantos, Benilde's father
- Maria Barroso Genoveva, the house-keeper
- Augusto de Figueiredo Cristóvão, the priest
More from Manoel de Oliveira
More films directed by Manoel de Oliveira, best-rated first: I'm Going Home, A Talking Picture, Gebo and the Shadow and The Strange Case of Angelica.
Benilde or the Virgin Mother Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Benilde o la vergine madre” and “Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe”.
- Also known as
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- Benilde o la vergine madre
- Benilde ou a Virgem Mãe
- 贝尼尔德
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Benilde or the Virgin Mother FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Benilde or the Virgin Mother, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Benilde or the Virgin Mother released?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother was released on November 21, 1975.
Who directed Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
More films by Manoel de Oliveira Who is in the cast of Benilde or the Virgin Mother?
Benilde or the Virgin Mother stars Maria Amélia Matta as Benilde, Jacinto Ramos as Fabrício, the doctor and Glória de Matos as Etelvina, Eduardo's mother, among 7 credited actors.
Does Benilde or the Virgin Mother have a post-credit scene?
No. Benilde or the Virgin Mother has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Benilde or the Virgin Mother in?
The original language of Benilde or the Virgin Mother is Portuguese.
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