The Fatalist (2005)
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.
- Released
- 2005-06-26
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- João Botelho, João Botelho
- TMDB rating
- 3.8/10 from 9 votes
Cast
- Rogério Samora as Tiago
- André Gomes as the boss
- Rita Blanco as Ms. D
- Suzana Borges as Innkeeper
- Patrícia Guerreiro as Bárbara
- José Wallenstein as Marques
- Teresa Madruga as Bárbara's mother
- Margarida Vila-Nova as the daughter
- Maria Emília Correia as the brothel owner
- Adriano Luz as the husband
- João Baptista as young Tiago
- Helena Laureano as Suzete