Latitude Zero (2001)

Latitude Zero (2001) poster

Lena owns a forgotten bar next to a highway where the trucks zip by but rarely stop. She is eight months pregnant and has been abandoned by her former lover, Colonel Mattos, of the São Paulo police. One day, she meets Vilela, a former policeman wanted for a crime he committed in São Paulo. Colonel Mattos was Vilela's superior, and his presence is continually felt by the pair. Two further elements add texture to the plot - the inhospitable landscape and the new baby's crying, which slowly makes life unbearable for the couple. Based on an original stage play by Fernando Bonassi, the film delves into the souls of two Brazilians isolated in one of the country's nameless reaches. A love story and a metaphor taken to extremes: a glimpse at an unequal society which excludes many of its citizens, pushing them into violent adventures of love and death.

Director: Toni Venturi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jacob Solitrenick
Editing: Idê Lacreta
Production: Olhar Imaginário
Country: Brazil
Original Language: pt

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Toni Venturi
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Latitude Zero about?
Lena owns a forgotten bar next to a highway where the trucks zip by but rarely stop. She is eight months pregnant and has been abandoned by her former lover, Colonel Mattos, of the São Paulo police. One day, she meets Vilela, a former policeman wanted for a crime he committed in São Paulo. Colonel Mattos was Vilela's superior, and his presence is continually felt by the pair. Two further elements add texture to the plot - the inhospitable landscape and the new baby's crying, which slowly makes life unbearable for the couple. Based on an original stage play by Fernando Bonassi, the film delves into the souls of two Brazilians isolated in one of the country's nameless reaches. A love story and a metaphor taken to extremes: a glimpse at an unequal society which excludes many of its citizens, pushing them into violent adventures of love and death.
Who directed Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero was directed by Toni Venturi.
Who stars in Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero stars Debora Duboc, Claudio Jaborandy.
How long is Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero is a Drama film.
Where was Latitude Zero produced?
Latitude Zero was produced in Brazil.