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Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds (1998): Cast

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Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds is a 1998 documentary directed by Lula Buarque de Hollanda, starring Pierre Verger, Gilberto Gil and Jean Rouch. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
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The story

What Is Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds About?

The premise of Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds without spoilers.

Inspired by the life of French‑born photographer and ethnographer Pierre Verger, the documentary traces his transatlantic journey from Bahia in Brazil to Benin in West Africa. It follows the people and places he encountered, his immersive study of Candomblé, and the visual record he created of the culture’s rituals and daily life.

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Cast & crew

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds Cast

Pierre Verger leads the cast, with Gilberto Gil and Jean Rouch. Directed by Lula Buarque de Hollanda; 28 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lula Buarque de Hollanda

More films directed by Lula Buarque de Hollanda: Gilberto Gil Antologia Vol.1, O Muro, O Vendedor de Passados and O Mistério do Samba.

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Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Mensageiro Entre Dois Mundos” and “Pierre Verger, messager entre deux mondes”.

Also known as
  • Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Mensageiro Entre Dois Mundos
  • Pierre Verger, messager entre deux mondes

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Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds?

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds released?

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds was released on December 31, 1998.

Who directed Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds?

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds was directed by Lula Buarque de Hollanda.

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Who is in the cast of Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds?

Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds stars Pierre Verger, Gilberto Gil and Jean Rouch, among 28 credited actors.

Does Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds have a post-credit scene?

No. Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds in?

The original language of Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds is Portuguese.

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