The Demiurge (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, The Demiurge is a fantasy film directed by Jorge Mautner, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A colorful feature film that mixes exile with the figure of the poet Rimbaud and the feminist revolution. "It's super-intellectual. A fable-musical-philosophical-chanchada", Mautner says. He also affirms that the work focuses a lot on the longing for Brazil, on the will that the exiled had to return to their homeland. The idea came from conversations between the musician and his old father, "always talking about the pre-Socratics", he recalls. Glauber Rocha states that "The Demiurge" is the best film "of" and "about" exile.
Who’s in it. The Demiurge stars Jorge Mautner as Satã, Caetano Veloso as Demiurgo, Gilberto Gil as Pã and Gal Costa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Demiurge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Demiurge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Demiurge tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Demiurge (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Demiurge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Demiurge worth watching?
- The Demiurge holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Demiurge?
- The Demiurge stars Jorge Mautner, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa and Jards Macalé.
- When was The Demiurge released?
- The Demiurge was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.