Cães Famintos (2017)
Four stories portray the human being and his existential dramas. Bruno's life turns upside down when he is forced to take care of his newborn son as Helena, his wife, is afflicted by postpartum depression. Ronaldo, a 56-year-old man receives news of a terminal illness, as he prepares to receive his 80-year-old mother. Teenager Marta, 17, is plagued by the dictatorship of female beauty, and reaches her limits to achieve a perfect body. While the nurse Jorge meets Ana, they fall in love and end up having an extreme relationship that culminates in an unwanted pregnancy. The stories reveal the fragility of the human being in the midst of social relations.
Director: Beto Oliveira
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 21, 2017
Cast
- Mel Lisboa - Ana
- João Vitti - Ronaldo
- Bernardo Barreto - Bruno
- Amélia Bittencourt - Mãe de Ronaldo
- Mariah Teixeira - Vizinha
- Marina Rigueira - Helena
- Pedro Monteiro - Jorge
Screenplay
- Beto Oliveira (Screenplay)
Editing: Beto Oliveira
Production: Frame7 Filmes (BR)
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cães Famintos about?
- Four stories portray the human being and his existential dramas. Bruno's life turns upside down when he is forced to take care of his newborn son as Helena, his wife, is afflicted by postpartum depression. Ronaldo, a 56-year-old man receives news of a terminal illness, as he prepares to receive his 80-year-old mother. Teenager Marta, 17, is plagued by the dictatorship of female beauty, and reaches her limits to achieve a perfect body. While the nurse Jorge meets Ana, they fall in love and end up having an extreme relationship that culminates in an unwanted pregnancy. The stories reveal the fragility of the human being in the midst of social relations.
- Who directed Cães Famintos?
- Cães Famintos was directed by Beto Oliveira.
- Who stars in Cães Famintos?
- Cães Famintos stars Mel Lisboa, João Vitti, Bernardo Barreto, Amélia Bittencourt, Mariah Teixeira, Marina Rigueira.
- How long is Cães Famintos?
- Cães Famintos has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Cães Famintos?
- Cães Famintos is a Drama film.
- Where was Cães Famintos produced?
- Cães Famintos was produced in Brazil.