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The Black Book of Father Dinis (2020): Cast & Ratings

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The Black Book of Father Dinis is a 2020 historical drama directed by Valeria Sarmiento, starring Niels Schneider as Marquis de Lusault, Stanislas Merhar and Lou de Laâge. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and was made on a reported $1.6 million budget. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
budget
$1.6M
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The Black Book of Father Dinis (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
Drama , History , Romance
Original language
French
Budget
$1.6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Black Book of Father Dinis About?

The premise of The Black Book of Father Dinis without spoilers.

In 18th-century Europe, a young orphan and his mysterious guardian become entangled in a dangerous network of secrets and political intrigue. As they navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and hidden agendas, they must confront their own shadowy pasts, which threaten to expose them and unravel the delicate balance of their lives. Their journey is fraught with peril as they uncover a hidden truth that could change the course of history.

The Black Book of Father Dinis Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • vatican
  • french revolution
  • title directed by female
  • cardinal the priest
  • female topless nudity
  • cards
  • stabbing
  • character played by different actors
  • lisbon portugal
  • 18th century
  • based on novel
  • grave
+32 more
  • boat
  • duel
  • orphan
  • parma italy
  • london england
  • paris france
  • venice italy
  • f rated
  • voice over narration
  • poisoned
  • nudity
  • female nudity
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • rear nudity
  • sex scene
  • bare chested male
  • wig
  • cemetery
  • versailles france
  • napoleon bonaparte character
  • marie antoinette character
  • actress plays multiple roles
  • color in title
  • female rear nudity
  • candle
  • blood
  • horse
  • illness
  • death
  • singing
  • three word title
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Cast & crew

The Black Book of Father Dinis Cast & Characters

Niels Schneider leads the cast as Marquis de Lusault, with Stanislas Merhar as Cardinal Rufo, Jeune Rufo and Lou de Laâge as Laura, Lelia. Directed by Valeria Sarmiento; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Black Book of Father Dinis

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More from Valeria Sarmiento

More films directed by Valeria Sarmiento: Socialist Realism, The Black Book, The Wandering Soap Opera and Lines of Wellington.

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Ratings

The Black Book of Father Dinis Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Black Book of Father Dinis 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Cars

Cars in The Black Book of Father Dinis

1 car on screen: the 2018 Subaru Forester.

  • 2018 Subaru Forester in The Black Book of Father Dinis 2018 Subaru Forester Minor role

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The Black Book of Father Dinis FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Book of Father Dinis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Black Book of Father Dinis?

The Black Book of Father Dinis runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was The Black Book of Father Dinis released?

The Black Book of Father Dinis was released on November 20, 2020.

Who directed The Black Book of Father Dinis?

The Black Book of Father Dinis was directed by Valeria Sarmiento.

More films by Valeria Sarmiento

Who is in the cast of The Black Book of Father Dinis?

The Black Book of Father Dinis stars Niels Schneider as Marquis de Lusault, Stanislas Merhar as Cardinal Rufo, Jeune Rufo and Lou de Laâge as Laura, Lelia, among 10 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Black Book of Father Dinis?

The Black Book of Father Dinis had a reported budget of $1.6 million.

How is The Black Book of Father Dinis rated?

The Black Book of Father Dinis has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Black Book of Father Dinis have a post-credit scene?

No. The Black Book of Father Dinis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Black Book of Father Dinis in?

The original language of The Black Book of Father Dinis is French.

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