Movie

The Given Word (1962)

• April 17, 1962
• 1h 38m

• Drama

Overview

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Director

Anselmo Duarte

Writers

Anselmo Duarte, Dias Gomes

Starring

Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo