The Alienist
- Original title
- Azyllo Muito Louco (O Alienista)
- Year
- 1970
- Running time
- 100 min.
- Country
- Brazil
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Isabel Ribeiro
- Arduíno Colassanti
- Nildo Parente
- Irene Stefânia
- Leila Diniz
- Ana Maria Magalhães
- Nelson Dantas
- Manfredo Colassanti
- José Kleber
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Comedy | Religion. Disease/illness
- Synopsis
- Based on 19th century story "O Alienista" by great Brazilian writer Machado de Assis, the film is a free adaptation, telling the story of Catholic priest Simão Bacamarte who comes to the small town of Serafim to investigate on the phenomenon of madness and ends up putting most of its inhabitants in an asylum, making things get out of control.
- Awards
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1970: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)
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