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Divaldo Franco

2019 · 118 min

A sincere, slow-burning spiritual biography that moves from a child's fearful visions to a life of charitable purpose, asking patience and empathy.

Directed by
Clovis Mello
Genres
Drama
Starring
Bruno Garcia, Regiane Alves, Marcos Veras
Overview
Born in the small town of Feira de Santana, in the interior of Bahia, Divaldo has lived with mediumship since he was 4 years old. Disturbed by what he sees, rejected by other children and repressed by his father, the boy does not have an easy childhood. At 17, he is convinced that it is useless to try to deny his gift. With the support of his mother, he comes into contact with Spiritism and moves to Salvador to study the doctrine. Under the guidance of his spiritual guide, Joanna de Ângelis, the young man overcomes the homesickness and the loneliness of the big city and embraces his mission. A few years later, that strange boy from Feira de Santana becomes one of the most important mediums of all time and gives up his personal life to dedicate himself to charity.

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Directed by
Clovis Mello
Genres
Drama
Starring
Bruno Garcia, Regiane Alves, Marcos Veras
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • identity
  • isolation
  • healing
  • family
Places
  • small town
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Action2
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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