My Country premieres with Rodrigo Santoro
The film and actor were awarded at the Brasília Film Festival; see the movie premieres.
247- Rodrigo Santoro is the star of the film Meu País, by André Ristum, which premieres this week. In the plot, he plays a successful Brazilian living in Italy with his wife Giulia (Anita Caprioli). Upon receiving a phone call from his brother Tiago (Cauã Reymond), saying that their father has passed away, Marcos is forced to return to Brazil and face the life he left behind when he moved to Rome.
But the trip, which seemed like it would be short, ends up being prolonged when they discover the existence of Manuela (Débora Falabella), a half-sister who lives in a psychiatric clinic and has an intellectual disability.
In an interview with Brasil 247, the actor explained that these bonds of affection were what most encouraged him to make the film. “I hadn’t planned to make any films, but I read the script and it stayed in my head for a week. What interested me most was the possibility of talking about affection. Especially now, in this “internet” moment we are living in. We are increasingly distancing ourselves from human contact, from one-on-one interaction, and I thought the character is forced to relate to others. I found that very interesting and timely,” he said.
My Country won five awards at the Brasília Film Festival: Best Director, Best Actor (Rodrigo Santoro), Best Soundtrack, Best Editing, and Best Film by Audience Award.
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Check out other premieres this week:
I wish I had your life.
Mitch and Dave are longtime friends who currently live very different lives. While Dave has become a hardworking husband, father, and lawyer, Mitch has remained single, somewhat childish, and without major responsibilities. Each of them envies the other's lifestyle, until the day they accidentally wake up in each other's bodies.
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The Animal Caretaker
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(Zookeeper. 2011. USA. 102 min) Comedy. Director: Frank Coraci. Cast: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb.
Captains of the Sand
Based on the novel of the same name by Jorge Amado, the film follows the social drama of Pedro Bala, Professor, Gato, Sem-Pernas, Boa Vida, and Dora. Abandoned by their families, they are forced to fight for survival on the streets and docks of Salvador.
(2011. Brazil. 96 min) Drama. Director: Cecília Amado. Cast: Jean Luis Amorim, Ana Graciela, Robério Lima, Paulo Abade, Israel Gouvêa. Soundtrack: Carlinhos Brown.
The Hour of Fright
Veteran Charlie Brewster has finally achieved what he wanted: he's with the most popular group and dating the most desirable girl in his school. In fact, he's so on top of the world that he even despises his best friend. But problems begin when Jerry moves into the house next door. Remake of the 1985 film of the same name.
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Copacabana
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A Very Crazy Teacher
Young Cate, just 18 years old, returns to her small town in the interior of Minas Gerais to teach at the primary school. Enthusiastic, free-spirited, and communicative, she wins over the students instantly, but her avant-garde behavior displeases the conservative teachers of the 40s. Based on the book of the same name by Ziraldo.