The Film
A Paixão de Jacobina
The Story
In the mid-1870s, Jacobina, daughter of German immigrants, became leader of a sect that believed in healing the body by cleansing the soul. After having a divine vision and speaking to Jesus, she changes her appearance and manners, disturbing the conservative population of the place. After the death of opponents of her sect, local authorities decide to take action against her and her followers.
Runtime
103 min
Released Sep 2002

Directed by
Fábio Barreto
Written byLeopoldo Serran
Marquee
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