About this movie
This odd film is a major representative of an even odder film genre: direct-to-celluloid opera. It was commissioned by the Portuguese master of style, director Manoel de Oliveira from composer João Paes. Musically, it ranges from 19th-century romanticism to popular, modernist and even "post-modernist" styles. In the initially tame story, a host-narrator tells the story of a wedding between the two lovebirds: Viscount d'Aveleda and the beautiful Marguerite. However, what happens in the bridal chamber is incredibly bizarre. The events after that are even stranger, and the wedding guests and family indulge in cannibalism, among other perversions.
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Year
1988
Runtime
1h 35m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
19
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
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Language
PT
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Questions about The Cannibals
How long is The Cannibals?
The Cannibals has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Cannibals?
The Cannibals was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and released in 1988.
What genre is The Cannibals?
The Cannibals is a Drama, Fantasy film (1988).
Who stars in The Cannibals?
The cast of The Cannibals includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória, Oliveira Lopes, Pedro T. da Silva.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cannibals?
The Cannibals has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 19 votes.
