O Velho do Saco movie poster

O Velho do Saco

January 1, 1999 0h 14m

Originally released in 1999. O Velho do Saco is a fantasy/mystery film. directed by Amabile Rocha. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roberto Oliveira, Ricardo Pedralli, and Werner Schünemann

Synopsis

Ricardo is 10 years old, lives in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul and has nightmares about Velho do Saco, sort of a Brazilian bogeyman, “who takes out the eyes of misbehaving children”. It is not easy to distinguish truths and lies when the loss of innocence is confused with the loss of sight.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1999 27 years ago
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Runtime 0h 14m 14 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • CTAv - Centro Técnico Audiovisual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Velho do Saco about?

Ricardo is 10 years old, lives in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul and has nightmares about Velho do Saco, sort of a Brazilian bogeyman, “who takes out the eyes of misbehaving children”. It is...

Who directed O Velho do Saco?

O Velho do Saco was directed by Amabile Rocha.

How long is O Velho do Saco?

O Velho do Saco has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).

When was O Velho do Saco released?

O Velho do Saco was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in O Velho do Saco?

The main cast of O Velho do Saco includes Roberto Oliveira, Ricardo Pedralli, Werner Schünemann, Ciça Reckziegel, Odilon Lopez.