The Leper
Originally released in 1975. The Leper is a drama/horror film. directed by Sinde Filipe. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Julião is a young farm worker who, one day, contracts leprosy. Overnight, the good mountaineers that were so friendly with him refuse to see him again, and he must be by himself in the far woods. Bathing in olive oil, as suggested by an old woman, proves ineffective. Now, he becomes violent, expressing his anguish against those who expelled him from the village. Production date is 1975. Had its first major public release in 2009, at MotelX, Lisbon's International Horror Film Festival in the section "Lost Room". The movie was suggested to the MotelX production by the portuguese director António Macedo who knew about the existence of this and other portuguese movies about popular legends and myths of the portuguese imaginary. The movie was archived and conserved by the portuguese Cinematheque.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Instituto de Tecnologia Educativa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leper about?
Julião is a young farm worker who, one day, contracts leprosy. Overnight, the good mountaineers that were so friendly with him refuse to see him again, and he must be by himself in the far woods. ...
Who directed The Leper?
The Leper was directed by Sinde Filipe.
How long is The Leper?
The Leper has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was The Leper released?
The Leper was released on January 1, 1975 in theaters.