Triste tropico
Brief Synopsis
In this "mock-umentary" a doctor returns to Brazil after studying in Paris. Instead of practicing medicine he becomes a messiah and, in time, a cannibal.
Cast & Crew
Read More
Arthur Omar
Director
Othon Bastos
Jose Carlos Avellar
Director Of Photography
Iso Malman
Director Of Photography
Arthur Omar
Screenwriter
Film Details
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Synopsis
In this "mock-umentary" a doctor returns to Brazil after studying in Paris. Instead of practicing medicine he becomes a messiah and, in time, a cannibal.
Director
Arthur Omar
Director
Cast
Othon Bastos
Film Details
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Museum of Modern Art (Cinema Novo and Beyond) in New York City December 3 & 29, 1998.
dialogue Portuguese
subtitled English
