Movie

The Cannibals

“A drama following stories of characters from the Portuguese High Society.”

★ 7.0(19)19881h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Release date: 1988-11-10
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Filmargem

About The Cannibals

The Cannibals is a 1988 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira and Diogo Dória. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cannibals in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This odd film is a major representative of an even odder film genre: direct-to-celluloid opera. It was commissioned by the Portuguese master of style, director Manoel de Oliveira from composer João Paes. Musically, it ranges from 19th-century romanticism to popular, modernist and even "post-modernist" styles. In the initially tame story, a host-narrator tells the story of a wedding between the two lovebirds: Viscount d'Aveleda and the beautiful Marguerite. However, what happens in the bridal chamber is incredibly bizarre. The events after that are even stranger, and the wedding guests and family indulge in cannibalism, among other perversions.

Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra

Viscount d'Aveleda

Leonor Silveira

Margarida

Diogo Dória

Don João

Oliveira Lopes

The Presenter (lago)

Pedro T. da Silva

Niccolo

Joel Costa

Urbano Solar

Rogério Samora

Peralta

Rogério Vieira

The Magistrate

António Loja Neves

The Baron

Luís Madureira

Teresa Côrte-Real

José Manuel Mendes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cannibals in Mexico?+

The Cannibals is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cannibals on Netflix?+

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How long is The Cannibals?+

The Cannibals has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Cannibals?+

The Cannibals stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória, Oliveira Lopes and Pedro T. da Silva.

When did The Cannibals come out?+

The Cannibals is a 1988 movie directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

What genre is The Cannibals?+

The Cannibals is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Cannibals?+

The Cannibals was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.