Movie

Benilde or the Virgin Mother

★ 7.3(14)19751h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Release date: 1975-11-21
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Portugal
Studio: Tobis Portuguesa

About Benilde or the Virgin Mother

Benilde or the Virgin Mother is a 1975 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Maria Amélia Matta, Jorge Rolla and Varela Silva. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Benilde or the Virgin Mother in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young girl, Benilde, so protected by her religious family that she seemingly knows nothing about procreation, insists that her mysterious pregnancy is a miracle; however, her distressed bourgeois family decides that Benilde has lost her mind.

Cast

Maria Amélia Matta

Benilde

Jorge Rolla

Eduardo, Benilde's cousin

Varela Silva

Melo Cantos, Benilde's father

Glória de Matos

Etelvina, Eduardo's mother

Maria Barroso

Genoveva, the house-keeper

Augusto de Figueiredo

Cristóvão, the priest

Jacinto Ramos

Fabrício, the doctor

Manoel de Oliveira

Screaming Madman (voice)

Themes & keywords

angelbased on play or musical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Benilde or the Virgin Mother in Belgium?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Benilde or the Virgin Mother on Netflix?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Benilde or the Virgin Mother?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Benilde or the Virgin Mother?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother stars Maria Amélia Matta, Jorge Rolla, Varela Silva, Glória de Matos and Maria Barroso.

When did Benilde or the Virgin Mother come out?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother is a 1975 movie directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

What genre is Benilde or the Virgin Mother?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother is Drama film.

Who directed Benilde or the Virgin Mother?+

Benilde or the Virgin Mother was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.