A Paixão de Jacobina (2002)

In the mid-1870s, Jacobina, daughter of German immigrants, became leader of a sect that believed in healing the body by cleansing the soul. After having a divine vision and speaking to Jesus, she changes her appearance and manners, disturbing the conservative population of the place. After the death of opponents of her sect, local authorities decide to take action against her and her followers.

Released Sept. 27, 2002 103 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.brazil, imdb.1870s, imdb.repression, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.religion, imdb.revolution, imdb.immigration

Production Companies: Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto, Visional do Brasil

Country: Brazil
Production Country: Brazil
Languages: Portuguese