The Hips of J.W. - 1997

Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Henrique, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and de Dieu, his fellow actor who plays Lucifer and also directs the Strindberg play, engage in a philosophical and spiritual tug-of-war, especially when they meet an author named God, who has plans for another drama to feature both actors.

148min
1997
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.8/10

Cast

Hugues Quester profile pictureHugues QuesterJean de Dieu, Lucifer
Pierre Clémenti profile picturePierre ClémentiPaul, Henrique
João César Monteiro profile pictureJoão César MonteiroDieu, Max Monteiro
Luís Pavão profile pictureLuís PavãoCritico de Teatro
Gracinda Nave profile pictureGracinda NaveOutros Anjos e Arcanjos, Samael
Diana Costa e Silva profile pictureDiana Costa e SilvaOutros Anjos e Arcanjos, Oriens (as Diana Tavares)
Artur Albarran profile pictureArtur AlbarranTV journalist (uncredited)
José Mora Ramos profile pictureJosé Mora RamosNovo Poder 1
Mário Barroso profile pictureMário BarrosoNovo Poder 2
João Pedro Dantas profile pictureJoão Pedro DantasCrianças no Maxime

About The Hips of J.W.

The Hips of J.W. Overview

Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Henrique, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and de Dieu, his fellow actor who plays Lucifer and also directs the Strindberg play, engage in a philosophical and spiritual tug-of-war, especially when they meet an author named God, who has plans for another drama to feature both actors.

Runtime: 148min

Extra details

Original Title: Le Bassin de J. W.
Original Language: French
Production Companies
Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e AudiovisualFábrica de ImagensEuripide Productions