The Fatalist
5.5
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.
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Rogério Samora
Tiago
Known for
Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One
April Captains
André Gomes
the boss
Also in
Mysteries of Lisbon
The Conversation Is Over
Rita Blanco
Ms. D
Known for
The Gilded Cage
Amour
Suzana Borges
Innkeeper
Also in
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
Pedra Sobre Pedra
Patrícia Guerreiro
Bárbara
Known for
Mouth to Mouth
José Wallenstein
Marques
Known for
Timeless Love
The Death of Louis XIV
Teresa Madruga
Bárbara's mother
Known for
Tabu
Imagine
Margarida Vila-Nova
the daughter
Also in
Mysteries of Lisbon
Natural Law
Maria Emília Correia
the brothel owner
Also in
Strawberries with Sugar
Jogo Duplo
Adriano Luz
the husband
Known for
Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One
Night Train to Lisbon
João Baptista
young Tiago
Also in
For You
Mysteries of Lisbon
Helena Laureano
Suzete
Also in
Belmonte
Riscos
João Botelho Director · Denis Diderot Writer Edmundo Díaz Sotelo Cinematographer
Budget $180K · First release June 26, 2005 · Produced in France, Portugal
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Budget
$180,000
Production
Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia
Production
Madragoa Filmes
Production
Gemini Films
Production
France · Portugal
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Original title
O Fatalista
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Portugal · June 26, 2005
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
April 5, 2006 · Theatrical
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