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Director:
Writers:
Anselmo Duarte (writer)
Dias Gomes (story)
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Release Date:
22 March 1963 (West Germany) more
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Zé is a very poor man from the Brazilian countryside. His most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill... more | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins more
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A Latin American Masterpiece more (8 total)

Cast

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Leonardo Villar ... Zé do Burro / Donkey Jack (as Leonardo Vilar)
Glória Menezes ... Rosa
Dionísio Azevedo ... Olavo, the priest
Geraldo Del Rey ... Bonitao / 'Handsome'
Roberto Ferreira ... Dede
Norma Bengell ... Marly, the prostitute
Othon Bastos ... Reporter
Antonio Pitanga ... Coca, the capoeirista (as Antonio L. Sampaio)
Gilberto Marques ... Galego
Milton Gaucho ... Policeman
Enoch Torres ... Inspector
Carlos Torres ... Coca's friend
João Di Sordi ... Detective (as João Desordi)
Veveldo Diniz ... Church Clerk (as Velvedo Diniz)
Maria Conceição ... Auntie
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Also Known As:
Keeper of Promises
Payer of Promises (USA) (video catalogue title)
The Given Word (USA)
The Promise (International: English title) (festival title)
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Brazil:98 min | Portugal:95 min
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A Latin American Masterpiece, 8 January 2003
Author: Flavio Velame from Brasilia, Brazil

It is not a surprise that this movie won the golden palm in Cannes. The story of the man that carry a big and heavy cross as a promise for the healing of his donkey is the simpliest and the most beautiful. The poetic way as it is shown became the film an unforgettable classic, with Zé as the protagonist. For sure, technically it is a pre-historic film, the sound quality and editing is really bad, but it even help the audience to focus what really cares. That is not only about poverty, but about humanity. If you liked Central Station, you can't miss.

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