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The Fatalist

2005Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A layered, philosophical drama movie about the mind and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for comfort, scares or laughs.

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Story

The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Discussions
  • Master and Servant
  • Complex Relationships
  • Sexual Escapades
  • Spurned Lover's Revenge
  • Portuguese Countryside
  • Satire and Parody
  • Historical Adaptation

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
João Botelho
Written by
João Botelho, Denis Diderot
Produced by
Paulo Branco
Music by
Branko Neškov, Ruth Sullivan, Miguel Martins

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Facts

June 26, 2005 · 1 h 39 min · Drama

Released
June 26, 2005
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
France, Portugal
Budget
$180,000
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fatalist?"

Questions about The Fatalist

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Where can I stream The Fatalist?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Fatalist worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5).

Can I half-watch The Fatalist?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Fatalist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Fatalist in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.