Netherlands / Jan 29, 2026 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
1h 34min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Helder, a kind hearted evangelical pastor living in the village of Manjacaze, Mozambique . He struggles with his own faith in God as he fails to engage and grow his congregation through his sermons. In secret he seeks for a solution in witchcraft. From there on things seem to go well until they don’t.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Fernando Mateus | Acordeonista |
| Dioclesio Changuala | Enfermeiro |
| Marta Manhique | Enfermeira |
| Oracio Bernardo Vilanculos | Mordomo |
| Cristina Salomão | Empregada |
| Ilka Chauke | Bebe |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | O profeta |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português, Xitsonga |
| Production countries | Mozambique, South Africa, Qatar, Portugal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Better Filmes, Tubafilms, Loudness Films, DFI |
| Release date | 29 gennaio 2026 |
| Production | Sousa Domingos, Khalid Shamis |
| Writer | Ique Langa |
| Editing | Sara Carneiro, Jennifer Mendes |
| Cinematography | Denilson Pombo |
| Assistant directors | Ique Langa |
| Camera operators | Denilson Pombo |
| Additional photography | Denilson Pombo |
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| Music | Ailton Matavela, Gizela Euníca Bonifácio, Diana Queirós |
| Sound | Ailton Matavela, Gizela Euníca Bonifácio, Diana Queirós |
| Budget | 215.070 € |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Apr 09, 2026 / New Directors/New Films International Film Festival
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