Summary Portugal, 1739, the reign of King João V, who tries to keep a delicate balance between the power of the Church and the interests of the Court. António José da Silva, nicknamed "the Jew", a famous playwright admired both by the people and the aristocracy, is charged by the Inquisition with the crime of heresy and sentenced to die at the stake. His execution is organized as a demonstration of the triumphant power of the Church against any other force. View more details
Directed : Jom Tob Azulay
Written : Millôr Fernandes Jom Tob Azulay Geraldo Carneiro
Stars : Mário Viegas José Lewgoy Dina Sfat Filipe Pinheiro
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 7, 1999
Countries of origin : Brazil Portugal
Language : Portuguese
Filming locations : Lisbon, Portugal
Production companies : Animatógrafo Metro Filmes A&B Producoes, Lda.
Summary Portugal, 1739, the reign of King João V, who tries to keep a delicate balance between the power of the Church and the interests of the Court. António José da Silva, nicknamed "the Jew", a famous playwright admired both by the people and the aristocracy, is charged by the Inquisition with the crime of heresy and sentenced to die at the stake. His execution is organized as a demonstration of the triumphant power of the Church against any other force. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 7, 1999
Countries of origin : Brazil Portugal
Language : Portuguese
Filming locations : Lisbon, Portugal
Production companies : Animatógrafo Metro Filmes A&B Producoes, Lda.
