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John, the Knife and the River

Original title: João en het mes
  • 1972
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
80
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John, the Knife and the River (1972)
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An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in ... Read allAn older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded.An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded.

  • Director
    • George Sluizer
  • Writers
    • Odylo Costa Filho
    • George Sluizer
  • Stars
    • Jofre Soares
    • Ana Maria Miranda
    • Joao-Augusto Azevedo
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    80
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Sluizer
    • Writers
      • Odylo Costa Filho
      • George Sluizer
    • Stars
      • Jofre Soares
      • Ana Maria Miranda
      • Joao-Augusto Azevedo
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jofre Soares
    Jofre Soares
    • João
    • (as Joffre Soares)
    Ana Maria Miranda
    • Maria
    Joao-Augusto Azevedo
    • Judge
    Douglas Santos
    • Zeferino
    João Batista
    • Deodato
    Áurea Campos
    • Dona Ana
    • (as Aurea Souza Campos)
    • Director
      • George Sluizer
    • Writers
      • Odylo Costa Filho
      • George Sluizer
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    8nigiweij

    An amazing directorial debut

    This directorial debut by George Sluizer is a major artistic achievement! The setting in the picturesque landscape of Brazil is amazing, and the cinematography by the wonderful Jan de Bont is magnificent. The story is sophisticated, and the acting is generally good. Also, the soundtrack is notable, which is unfortunately not easy to find on cd or online.

    According to lead actress Anna Miranda, Sluizer was very sensible to Brazilian culture and understood its mysteries. For the foreign viewer, Sluizer offers a unique view in this beautiful world.

    It is understandable that, having seen this film, Werner Herzog decided to hire Sluizer as his production manager for the film Fitzcarraldo (1982).

    A highly recommended, hidden gem!

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Brazil to the 1974's Oscars in the best foreign language film category. As of 2013, Brazil's only submitted film directed by a non-Brazilian director.
    • Connections
      Featured in George Sluizer - Filmen over grenzen (2006)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1972 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Brazil
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • João and the Knife
    • Filming locations
      • Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Sluizer Films
      • Roberto Bakker Produções Cinematográficas
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    • Budget
      • NLG 650,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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