Armpits (2016)
Lazarus de Jesus is the adopted son of a wealthy lady from Lisbon, whom he calls Grandmother. It is she who introduces him to Godfather, a great businessman who takes him as his protégé, and Angelina, the woman Grandma wants him to marry. But Lazarus has other hidden interests, the most important of which is an obsessive fixation on female armpits. When he sees the violinist Maria Pia playing, Lazarus immediately falls in love and starts to live for her, which will precipitate an absolutely unpredictable ending.
Director: José Fonseca e Costa
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: May 5, 2016
Cast
- Margarida Marinho - Angelina
- Pedro Lacerda - Lázaro de Jesus
- Paula Guedes - Madre Superiora
- Rui Morisson - Maldonado
- Cecília Guimarães - Piedade
- Luís Mascarenhas - Motorista da Avó
- Elisa Lisboa - Avó
- Fernando Ferrão - Padre Ezequiel
- Maria da Rocha - Maria Pia
- Mia Tomé - Maria Pia (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Paulo MilHomens
Production: Alfama Films
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: José Fonseca e Costa
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Armpits about?
- Lazarus de Jesus is the adopted son of a wealthy lady from Lisbon, whom he calls Grandmother. It is she who introduces him to Godfather, a great businessman who takes him as his protégé, and Angelina, the woman Grandma wants him to marry. But Lazarus has other hidden interests, the most important of which is an obsessive fixation on female armpits. When he sees the violinist Maria Pia playing, Lazarus immediately falls in love and starts to live for her, which will precipitate an absolutely unpredictable ending.
- Who directed Armpits?
- Armpits was directed by José Fonseca e Costa.
- Who stars in Armpits?
- Armpits stars Margarida Marinho, Pedro Lacerda, Paula Guedes, Rui Morisson, Cecília Guimarães, Luís Mascarenhas.
- How long is Armpits?
- Armpits has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Armpits?
- Armpits is a Comedy film.
- Where was Armpits produced?
- Armpits was produced in Portugal.