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The Priest and the Girl

1966 · 90 min Romance Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

In a small town in Minas Gerais, the arrival of a young priest causes a commotion in the conservative atmosphere of the place, aggravated by the sudden attraction this priest feels for a beautiful girl. This forbidden love affair soon turns into an unbridled passion.

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Original Title O Padre e a Moça
Year 1966
Country Brazil
Genre Romance, Drama
Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (32 votes)

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Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade constructs a tense drama relying on the oppressive atmosphere of a small town. He explores the conflict between rigid dogma and human desire, building tension through restrained performances and the symbolic weight of the surrounding landscape.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of melancholy for a love condemned by society. Those who tire of explicit melodrama will find power in its subtle, aching restraint. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

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Best viewed in a quiet, contemplative setting to absorb its slow-burning tension.

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