The First Mass (1961)
A Brazilian film to the heart of the world
Plot Summary
Meant principally for a sympathetic audience, whether Catholic or not, this routine story about a priest's receiving the call to the cloth may be a bit slow and theatrical for some viewers. Directed by Lima Barreto, the tale is told in a series of flashbacks as the priest remembers how he was transformed as a child into a person willing to give his life in service of the church and his God. Barreto also scripted the story, which in the end, may be too filled with religious platitudes and preachy overtones to effectively convey its message.
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Director & Crew
Lima Barreto
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The First Mass?
It has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed The First Mass?
The First Mass was directed by Lima Barreto and released in 1961.
How long is The First Mass?
The First Mass has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1961-05-01
- Status
- Released