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The Fatalist

The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.

Top Cast

  • Rogério Samora

    Rogério Samora

    Tiago

  • André Gomes

    André Gomes

    the boss

  • Rita Blanco

    Rita Blanco

    Ms. D

  • Suzana Borges

    Suzana Borges

    Innkeeper

  • Patrícia Guerreiro

    Patrícia Guerreiro

    Bárbara

  • José Wallenstein

    José Wallenstein

    Marques

  • Teresa Madruga

    Teresa Madruga

    Bárbara's mother

  • Margarida Vila-Nova

    Margarida Vila-Nova

    the daughter

  • Maria Emília Correia

    Maria Emília Correia

    the brothel owner

Overview

The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.

Rating

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