Quincas Borba (1988)

Quincas Borba (1988) poster

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

Director: Roberto Santos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Manoel Paiva, Luiz Chagas
Cinematography: Roberto Santos Filho
Editing: Carlos Alvaro Vera
Production: Embrafilme, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Roberto Santos
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quincas Borba about?
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
Who directed Quincas Borba?
Quincas Borba was directed by Roberto Santos.
Who stars in Quincas Borba?
Quincas Borba stars Paulo Villaça, Helber Rangel, Fúlvio Stefanini, Brigitte Broder, Luiz Serra, Antônio Rovis.
How long is Quincas Borba?
Quincas Borba has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Quincas Borba?
Quincas Borba is a Drama film.
Where was Quincas Borba produced?
Quincas Borba was produced in Brazil.