Portugal, 1739, the reign of King João V. The monarch tries to keep a delicate balance between the power of the Church and the interests of the Court. António José da Silva, nicknamed “the Jew”, a famous playwright admired both by the people and the aristocracy, is charged by the Inquisition with the crime of heresy, tortured and sentenced to die at the stake. His execution is organized as a demonstration of the triumphant power of the Church.

Language: Portuguese

Cast
Felipe Pinheiro, Dina Sfat, Cristina Aché, Mário Viegas, Rogério Paulo, José Lewgoy

Director: Jom Tob Azulay

Production Company: Animatógrafo 2, Metrofilme, Tatu Filmes, AeB Produções

Versions: Original Version and Subtitled in English

Availability: The World