Woman (1931)

A woman and the world. A little bit of a woman's heart.

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Carmen, a poor and beautiful woman, lives in a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro. All men desire her, including her stepfather, but she only has eyes for her boyfriend, Milton. After being expelled from home, she finds out her lover is married. Unhappy with her life, she finds a place in a boarding house and tries to find a job, with no success. Tired and starving, she ends up passing out in the street, being helped by a passer-by, who leaves her at writer Flávio Martins's house, a man torn between the proposal of an arranged marriage, an old flame, and the new guest.

Director: Octávio Gabus Mendes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Humberto Mauro
Production: Cinédia
Country: Brazil
Language: No Language
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Octávio Gabus Mendes
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woman about?
Carmen, a poor and beautiful woman, lives in a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro. All men desire her, including her stepfather, but she only has eyes for her boyfriend, Milton. After being expelled from home, she finds out her lover is married. Unhappy with her life, she finds a place in a boarding house and tries to find a job, with no success. Tired and starving, she ends up passing out in the street, being helped by a passer-by, who leaves her at writer Flávio Martins's house, a man torn between the proposal of an arranged marriage, an old flame, and the new guest.
Who directed Woman?
Woman was directed by Octávio Gabus Mendes.
Who stars in Woman?
Woman stars Carmen Violeta, Celso Montenegro, Ruth Gentil, Alda Rios, Luis Soroa, Gina Cavalieri.
How long is Woman?
Woman has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Woman?
Woman is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Woman produced?
Woman was produced in Brazil.