The Given Word
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What The Given Word Is About
Zé is a poor farmer whose only possession is his donkey. When the animal falls fatally ill he makes a promise: if it recovers, he will carry a cross on his back, like Jesus, to the church of Santa Bárbara in Salvador. The donkey recovers and Zé sets out. At the church the priest refuses to let the cross in, having learned that the promise was made at a place of Afro-Brazilian worship. One simple man's stubbornness turns into an affair involving journalists, politicians and the church. Anselmo Duarte's film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1962.
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What is The Given Word about?
Zé is a poor farmer whose only possession is his donkey. When the animal falls fatally ill he makes a promise: if it recovers, he will carry a cross on his back, like Jesus, to the church of Santa Bárbara in Salvador.
Where can I watch The Given Word?
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How long is The Given Word?
The Given Word runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).
When did The Given Word come out?
The Given Word was released in 1962.
Who directed The Given Word?
The Given Word was directed by Anselmo Duarte.
Who stars in The Given Word?
The Given Word stars Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey.
What is The Given Word's rating?
The Given Word holds 8.3/10 on IMDb and 8.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.
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