Jenipapo (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1995, Jenipapo is a drama film directed by Monique Gardenberg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael is a U.S. journalist who works for a Brazilian newspaper. One day he is put in charge of interviewing Father Louis Stephen, a famed catholic missionary who helps the needy in the jungles of Brazil. Yet he has one problem: the Father has rarely ever given an interview. However, Michael decides that he will be the first to have interviewed the Father personally, and goes on a journey to the center of Brazil, in search of the priest. Michael will soon know how hard it can be to get an interview, and that the Father's apparent media-shyness has deeper implications than he thought.
Who’s in it. Jenipapo stars Henry Czerny as Michael Coleman, Patrick Bauchau as Father Stephen Louis, Marília Pêra as Renata and Júlia Lemmertz as Julia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Jenipapo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jenipapo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jenipapo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jenipapo (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jenipapo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jenipapo worth watching?
- Jenipapo holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jenipapo?
- Jenipapo stars Henry Czerny, Patrick Bauchau, Marília Pêra, Júlia Lemmertz and Daniel Dantas.
- When was Jenipapo released?
- Jenipapo was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.