The Cannibals (1988)
A drama following stories of characters from the Portuguese High Society.
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 based on 19 votes.
Who directed The Cannibals?
The Cannibals was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and released in 1988.
How long is The Cannibals?
The Cannibals has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-11-10
- Status
- Released