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The Given Word

  • April 17, 1962
  • 98 min.
  • Drama
  • Brazil
Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.

Original title: O Pagador de Promessas

2

nominations

50%

winning rate

1

win

Academy Awards #35 - 1963

Award People Status
Best International Feature Film

Cannes Film Festival #15 - 1962

Award People Status
Palme d'Or [Main Competition] Anselmo Duarte Winner

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