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The Soul of the Bone (2004): Cast

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The Soul of the Bone is a 2004 documentary directed by Cao Guimarães, starring Domingos Albino Ferreira. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Soul of the Bone (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Cao Guimarães
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Soul of the Bone About?

The premise of The Soul of the Bone without spoilers.

Gradually the film unveils the seemingly solitary world of Dominguinhos, a 72‑year‑old hermit living in a cave jutting from a rocky mountain. It is built around extended silences that frame his routine—cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks—interspersed with images that reach beyond his secluded domain. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that silence is the norm for him, a constant backdrop through which time flows, while speech appears only as a rare exception.

The Soul of the Bone Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • man
  • hermit
  • loneliness
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Cast & crew

The Soul of the Bone Cast

Domingos Albino Ferreira stars in The Soul of the Bone. Directed by Cao Guimarães.

From the director

More from Cao Guimarães

More films directed by Cao Guimarães: Amizade, Espera, The Man of the Crowd and Two Way Street.

Full filmography

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The Soul of the Bone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Soul of the Bone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Soul of the Bone?

The Soul of the Bone runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Soul of the Bone released?

The Soul of the Bone was released on January 22, 2004.

Who directed The Soul of the Bone?

The Soul of the Bone was directed by Cao Guimarães.

More films by Cao Guimarães

Who is in the cast of The Soul of the Bone?

The Soul of the Bone stars Domingos Albino Ferreira.

Does The Soul of the Bone have a post-credit scene?

No. The Soul of the Bone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Soul of the Bone in?

The original language of The Soul of the Bone is Portuguese.

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