Irmã Dulce (2014)

7.7/10 94 min Drama History

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

Irmã Dulce - Younger

Regina Braga

Irmã Dulce - Older

Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Dom Eugênio Sales

Glória Pires

Mãe de Dulce

Fábio Lago

Neco

Irene Ravache

Madre Provincial

Gracindo Júnior

Dr. Augusto

Zezé Motta

Mãe Menininha

Malu Valle

Madre Fausta

Aicha Marques

Tia Madaleninha

Amaurih Oliveira

João

Alice Assef

Dulcinha - Younger

Zezé Polessa

Dulcinha - Older

Caco Monteiro

Prefeito

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