: At its heart, it is the story of a simple man’s unwavering integrity being crushed by the wheels of society, the press, and the church. Why It Still Matters Today
: It was the first Brazilian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. O.Pagador.de.Promessas.AKA.The.Given.Word.1962....
: As Zé waits outside the church, the media and local politicians manipulate his story for their own agendas, turning a private act of devotion into a public circus. : At its heart, it is the story
The film's exploration of "fake news" (represented by the sensationalist journalists) and the dangers of religious extremism feels remarkably contemporary. Anselmo Duarte’s direction, combined with the powerful performance of Leonardo Villar as Zé, ensures that The Given Word remains a masterpiece of empathy and social commentary. The film's exploration of "fake news" (represented by