Overview

Biographical film of Sister Dulce, who, in life, was called the “Good Angel of Bahia”, also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and canonized by the Catholic Church. Contemplating from the 1940s to the 1980s, the film shows how the Catholic nun faced an incurable respiratory disease, machismo, the indifference of politicians and even the dogmas of the Church to dedicate her life to the care of the miserable, leaving a legacy that continues today.

Cast

Bianca Comparato, Regina Braga, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Glória Pires, Fábio Lago, Irene Ravache, Gracindo Júnior, Zezé Motta

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What is "Irmã Dulce" about?

Biographical film of Sister Dulce, who, in life, was called the “Good Angel of Bahia”, also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and canonized by the Catholic Church. Contemplating from the 1940s to the 1980s, the film shows how the Catholic nun faced an incurable respiratory disease, machismo, the indifference of politicians and even the dogmas of the Church to dedicate her life to the care of the miserable, leaving a legacy that continues today.

When was "Irmã Dulce" released?

Irmã Dulce was released in 2014.

Who stars in "Irmã Dulce"?

The cast includes Bianca Comparato, Regina Braga, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Glória Pires.