Alma mater (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2004, Alma mater is a drama film directed by Álvaro Buela, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 34-year-old Pamela is a small and shy woman. She works at the cash register of a supermarket. She attends a religious temple led by a Brazilian minister. She periodically visits her autistic mother. She is an anonymous character, leading a meaningless life. Suddenly, a miracle occurs. Messages of a marvelous destiny start to reach Pamela in unusual ways: a client, a gentle and charismatic transvestite, her own mother, dreams, bar codes, real and imaginary signals. The Savior of the Next Millennium is apparently on his way and everything indicates that she, being a virgin, is carrying him on her entrails. Impelled to face herself, Pamela undertakes an inner voyage. A paradoxical voyage: the more mystic she grows to be, the more human she becomes.
Who’s in it. Alma mater stars Roxana Blanco as Pamela, Nicolás Becerra as Katia, Walter Reyno as Man with Hat and Beatriz Massons as Mrs. Lucia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Alma mater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alma mater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alma mater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alma mater (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alma mater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alma mater worth watching?
- Alma mater holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alma mater?
- Alma mater stars Roxana Blanco, Nicolás Becerra, Walter Reyno, Beatriz Massons and Werner Schünemann.
- When was Alma mater released?
- Alma mater was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.