In the Name of the Father
In the Name of the Father
NR
5.2
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2002

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17m

In the Name of the Father

Summary

The short film depicts the life of a boy who is constantly sexually abused by his father. Leonardo Miggiorin brilliantly plays the role of this boy, who belongs to a poor and unstructured family.

Director, Writer

Júlio Maria Pessoa

Reviews

s

superfluosity

September 11, 2023

10

I first watched this in 2003 or 2004. I rediscovered this 17 minute version recently. There were more scenes when I first watched it; an additional, slightly longer shower scene, a scene of the father **not** locked out of the son's bedroom, a scene in which the boy deliberately withholds food from the dog, and a scene including a suspicious but ultimately satisfied police inspector near the end.

The first time I watched, I was enthralled, fascinated and shocked. Mesmerized. For years, I avoided thinking about this film, and alternately searched vehemently to find it again.

This 17 minute version is still a story perfectly told, and thoroughly captivating. I hope someday I find the complete version again.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Portuguese

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

sexual abuse
lgbt
gay theme
short film