Explores the complex relationship between a young boy and a woman deeply embittered by life. The story unfolds in a completely unsentimental and unforced way with an Oscar-winning performance from Fernanda Montenegro and an impressive debut from her co-star.
Feedback from our members:
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5
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Excellent extended episode of RACE ACROSS THE WORLD featuring the poorer regions of Brazil. Zero budget and a burgeoning relationship. Hard work but worthwhile. |
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5
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Brilliant but heart breaking! Wonderful photography and great acting. A rare insight into some aspects of Brazilian life. |
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5
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A delightful film, set in a very different world. I'm so glad it had a happy ending. |
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5
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A heartwarming story of redemption - they saved each other! Interesting to get an insight into Brazil too. |
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Eye opening. Thought provoking. |
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5
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Another Brazil! |
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5
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Atmospheric and quite moving. Beautiful scenery. |
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5
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Very good! |
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5
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Wonderful film. Bitter sweet, with a wholesome ending. |
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5
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Very emotional & I enjoyed it a lot!! |
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5
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Oh, a tear jerker! X |
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5
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Great acting. |
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5
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Excellent! Great to see Brazil - real life too. |
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5
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A compelling and moving story. |
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5
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A very thoughtful film which kept one's interest throughout. |
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5
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Very worthy, bitter sweet. I can see why awards were won. Excellent choice. |
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5
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Well deserved Oscar performance - stunning photography. |
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5
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Made in 1998 and as poignant & pertinent now. Engaging & sensitive. |
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5
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Loved the way story progressed. |
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5
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Great. Wished she'd asked to stay & help. Wonderful scenery & culture. |
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5
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Wonderful - kept you guessing. And a real taste of Brazil. Both were amazing actors. |
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5
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Nice story well filmed & acted. Great introduction. |
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5
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A thoroughly enjoyable film. Satisfying in all respects. Loved a different view of Brazil. |
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5
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Heart breaking & heart warming - made me cry. Absolutely loved it! |
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5
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Excellent & engaging. Always great insights into day to day lives in other countries. |
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5
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Really enjoyed this road trip film. Brilliant acting from the two main characters. Funny and sad. |
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5
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Loved the film but so spoilt by 2 older ladies talking loudly on 5 separate occasions during the film. It really put me off coming again. |
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5
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I started off disliking Dora until I realised towards the end of the film that she was a damaged person herself. A very hard to watch story and pretty emotional. Still think that boy needed a mother more than the uncertainty of a father. |
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4
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I think it was supposed to be a positive ending but I'm not convinced that leaving him alone yet again at the end wasn't going to traumatise the boy. |
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
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Good. |
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4
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Another great film. |
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4
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I enjoyed the sadness turned to happiness. |
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4
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We are lucky to live in England. |
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4
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Lots of little humorous touches. |
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4
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Beautifully acted. |
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4
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Sweet. |
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4
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Very enjoyable. |
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4
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Quite compelling. Touching. |
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4
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Except the static camera shots - I've got a headache!! |
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4
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Well acted. A window to a different world. |
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4
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An enigmatic film, wonderful performances from both the main characters revealing life's complexities slowly with hope. |
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4
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I liked Dora's social reality transform during the journey with the help of Josué's situation. |
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4
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Quite an intense film but very interesting story. Really showed an interesting side of Brazil. Beautifully acted. Thank you. |
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4
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Both superb actors. At the end, still didn't feel Dora was redeemed although we were meant to think so. How did she leave him again? |
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4
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Feel good film. Except didn't really think she'd leave him. What a desolate world Brazil is. |
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4
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Very good. Shame the women on the left near the fire escape ruined it with their inane chatter! |
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3
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3
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Film was alright - funny and good story but less emotionally provocative compared to others shown. |
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3
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The most striking thing about the film was the poverty. |
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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