
The Crime of Father Amaro
A story of love and desire.
Directed by Carlos Coelho da Silva
Produced by SIC - Sociedade Independente de Comunicação, Utopia Filmes
A morally conflicted drama about a priest's transgressive love affair that forces a collision between vows and desire, faith and human weakness.
A young priest commits a crime when he falls in love with a beautiful and troubled woman. Based on O Crime do Padre Amaro ("The Crime of Father Amaro"), a novel by the 19th-century Portuguese writer José Maria de Eça de Queiroz. It was first published in 1875 to great controversy.
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Is The Crime of Father Amaro sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does The Crime of Father Amaro end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is The Crime of Father Amaro scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Crime of Father Amaro violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Crime of Father Amaro easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like The Crime of Father Amaro
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Crime of Father Amaro
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Crime of Father Amaro, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Crime of Father Amaro, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Crime of Father Amaro, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































