Movie Dementia
Watch TrailerTransposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Filme Demência |
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Fantasy, Drama |
| Director | Carlos Reichenbach |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (19 votes) |
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The film constructs a haunting bridge between the Faustian archetype and Brazil's socio-economic landscape of the 1980s. It relies on industrial decay as a visual metaphor for spiritual bankruptcy, exploring the commodification of enlightenment itself.
What lingers after the credits is a profound unease about the nature of choice in a commercialized world. A demanding yet rewarding cinematic séance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Carlos Reichenbach
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Watch alone, late at night, and allow its allegorical imagery to seep in.
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