Demons and Wonders (original title: Demônios e Maravilhas) is a 1987 Brazilian autobiographical documentary film by and about Brazilian filmmaker, director, screenwriter, film and television actor and media personality José Mojica Marins. Marins is also known by his alter ego Zé do Caixão (in English, Coffin Joe).[1] In the film Marins focuses on himself in scenes recounting life and experiences in filmmaking, with much focus on Marins' many battles with Brazilian film censors.[2][3]

Demons and Wonders
Original Brazilian film poster
Directed byJosé Mojica Marins
Written byJosé Mojica Marins
Regina Andrion
Crounel Marins
Produced byJosé Mojica Marins
StarringJosé Mojica Marins
CinematographyGiorgio Attili
Edited byNilcemar Leyart
Release date
  • 1987 (1987)
Running time
49 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

Marins began filming a second installment of the film called Alucinação Macabra (Macabre Hallucination), which consisted of scenes from his films mixed with video segments. Although all filming was completed, the film was never edited or released due to finances.[4]

Cast

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  • Carmem Marins
  • Elza Leonetti do Amaral
  • Francisco Cavalcanti
  • Joffre Soares
  • José Mojica Marins (as himself)
  • Lírio Bertelli
  • Nilcemar Leyart
  • Pelé
  • Satã
  • Sílvio Santos

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Demônios e Maravilhas". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  2. ^ Autran, Arthur (2005). "DEMÔNIOS E MARAVILHAS" (in Portuguese). [Portal Heco Cinema de Brasil]. Archived from the original on 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  3. ^ "Demônios e Maravilhas" (in Portuguese). UOL.com. 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
  4. ^ "Cinema/Alucinação Macabra" (in Portuguese). UOL.com (official website). Retrieved 2009-04-18.
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