Overview

The story of Brazilian Antônio José da Silva, a jewish poet, playwright and lawyer living in the 18th Century Lisbon, who managed to avoid Inquisition by converting himself to Catholicism, after being tortured. But his fierce criticism of Portugal's élite led him to persecution and torture, becoming kind of a scapegoat.

Cast

Felipe Pinheiro, Dina Sfat, José Lewgoy, Mário Viegas, José Neto, Edwin Luisi, Fernanda Torres, Ruy de Carvalho

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What is "The Jew" about?

The story of Brazilian Antônio José da Silva, a jewish poet, playwright and lawyer living in the 18th Century Lisbon, who managed to avoid Inquisition by converting himself to Catholicism, after being tortured. But his fierce criticism of Portugal's élite led him to persecution and torture, becoming kind of a scapegoat.

When was "The Jew" released?

The Jew was released in 1996.

Who stars in "The Jew"?

The cast includes Felipe Pinheiro, Dina Sfat, José Lewgoy, Mário Viegas.