The Fatalist

3.4
20051h 39m

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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Cast

Photo of André Gomes

André Gomes

the boss

Photo of Suzana Borges

Suzana Borges

Innkeeper

Photo of Teresa Madruga

Teresa Madruga

Bárbara's mother

Photo of Maria Emília Correia

Maria Emília Correia

the brothel owner

Photo of Adriano Luz

Adriano Luz

the husband

Photo of João Baptista

João Baptista

young Tiago

Photo of Ana Bustorff

Ana Bustorff

Margarida

Photo of Laura Soveral

Laura Soveral

the grand mother

Photo of José Pinto

José Pinto

Grandfather

Photo of Anabela Moreira

Anabela Moreira

Prostitute

Photo of Rui Morisson

Rui Morisson

Narrator

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