Kardec
Kardec

Kardec

2019Movie110 minPortuguese

The story of Allan Kardec, from his days as an educator to his contribution to the spiritist codification.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users92%
Director: Wagner de AssisGenres: Biography, Drama, History, Family

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail, a French educator who, under the pseudonym Allan Kardec, founded the spiritist movement. It explores his journey into spiritualism, his research into mediumship, and the development of his influential doctrine.

Critical Reception

Kardec received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its historical narrative and the performances of its cast, particularly Leonardo Medeiros as Allan Kardec. Some critics found the film to be a respectful and informative portrayal of Kardec's life and work, while others noted its somewhat reverential tone and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • A detailed and respectful biographical account of Allan Kardec.
  • Praised for its historical accuracy and informative approach to Spiritism.
  • Some found the film's tone to be overly deferential, impacting dramatic tension.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film for its comprehensive and respectful depiction of Allan Kardec's life and the origins of Spiritism. Many found it to be an enlightening and educational experience, highlighting the clarity with which complex philosophical and spiritual ideas were presented.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Wagner de Assis, previously directed 'Chico Xavier', another biopic about a prominent Brazilian medium, demonstrating his ongoing interest in the spiritualist movement.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A kind of film that doesn't deserve to be called cinema.** The “film” that brings me here today is truly bizarre: it is a kind of Brazilian production that focuses on the life of a kind of French researcher, whose texts became the corn...