O Crime Do Padre Amaro 2002 Exclusive Access

"O Crime do Padre Amaro" is a Portuguese drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, based on the novel of the same name by José de Alencar. The film premiered in 2002 and competed at the 55th Cannes Film Festival.

The story follows (played by Gael García Bernal ), a 24-year-old idealistic priest newly assigned to assist the aging Father Benito . Upon arrival, Amaro’s morality is immediately tested. He discovers that Benito is laundering money from a local drug lord to build a hospital and is maintaining a long-term affair with a local woman. o crime do padre amaro 2002 exclusive

: The film was a long-term passion project for producer Alfredo Ripstein, who founded Alameda Films in the 1940s; it ultimately became his final project. Key Cast and Crew Carlos Carrera Father Amaro Gael García Bernal Ana Claudia Talancón Father Benito Sancho Gracia Sanjuanera Angélica Aragón Screenwriter Vicente Leñero Controversies and Cultural Impact "O Crime do Padre Amaro" is a Portuguese

: Delivers a "mesmerizing" performance as the young devotee who becomes the ultimate victim of Amaro’s cowardice. Sancho Gracia (Father Benito) Upon arrival, Amaro’s morality is immediately tested

Guillermo Granillo (shot on 35mm film using Panavision equipment).