Drama · Brazil · 1996 · 1h 36m

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco

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Director
Walter Lima Jr.
Cast
Patricia Pillar as Amula Murilo Benício as Ambrosius Karina Barum as Benedicta Paul Dillon as Rochus José Lewgoy as Superior Rubens de Falco as Saltmaster
Crew
Pedro Farkas — Director of Photography Eric Marin — Editor Sandy Stein — Original Music Composer Walter Lima Jr. — Screenplay Toby Coe — Screenplay Joffre Rodrigues — Producer
Tagline

A story of doomed love

Synopsis

In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.

Key Collaborators
Walter Lima Jr. Director Pedro Farkas Director of Photography Eric Marin Editor Sandy Stein Original Music Composer Walter Lima Jr. Screenplay Toby Coe Screenplay Joffre Rodrigues Producer
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