Whirlpool (2017)
Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his childhood friend Gildo reappears, driving a fancy car and boasting of his successful life in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. As the two sit down for a beer, memories, regrets and old resentments slowly resurface.
Director: José Luiz Villamarim
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 9, 2017
Cast
- Irandhir Santos - Luzimar
- Júlio Andrade - Gildo
- Dira Paes - Toninha
- Cássia Kis - Marta
- Démick Lopes - Zunga
- Cyria Coentro - Hélia
- Camila Amado - Bibica
- Inês Peixoto - Suzi
Screenplay
Cinematography: Walter Carvalho
Editing: Quito Ribeiro
Production: Globo Filmes, Bananeira Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: José Luiz Villamarim
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whirlpool about?
- Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his childhood friend Gildo reappears, driving a fancy car and boasting of his successful life in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. As the two sit down for a beer, memories, regrets and old resentments slowly resurface.
- Who directed Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool was directed by José Luiz Villamarim.
- Who stars in Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool stars Irandhir Santos, Júlio Andrade, Dira Paes, Cássia Kis, Démick Lopes, Cyria Coentro.
- How long is Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool is a Drama film.
- Where was Whirlpool produced?
- Whirlpool was produced in Brazil.