The Machine (2006)

Love is the fuel

The Machine (2006) poster

In Nordestina, a small town lost in the Brazilian badlands, young Karina dreams of becoming an actress and leaving to explore the world. Before losing his love, Dona Nazaré’s son, Antônio, takes the first step in a kamikaze crusade to bring the world to Karina. For that, Antônio leaves town and announces, in a TV show that he will set off on a sensational adventure: a trip into the future, starting from Nordestina’s square. A story where dreams contradict reality, geographical and political conditions threaten to block life, and love plays the part of the transforming element.

Director: João Falcão
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zéu Britto, Robertinho do Recife, Chico Buarque
Cinematography: Walter Carvalho
Editing: Natara Ney
Production: Globo Filmes, Labo Cine do Brasil, Miravista, Diler & Associados
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Childhood Promise and Fate-Bound Reunion, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

future, village, invention, promise, travel, machine

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Machine about?
In Nordestina, a small town lost in the Brazilian badlands, young Karina dreams of becoming an actress and leaving to explore the world. Before losing his love, Dona Nazaré’s son, Antônio, takes the first step in a kamikaze crusade to bring the world to Karina. For that, Antônio leaves town and announces, in a TV show that he will set off on a sensational adventure: a trip into the future, starting from Nordestina’s square. A story where dreams contradict reality, geographical and political conditions threaten to block life, and love plays the part of the transforming element.
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by João Falcão.
Who stars in The Machine?
The Machine stars Paulo Autran, Gustavo Falcão, Mariana Ximenes, Vladimir Brichta, Fabiana Karla, Wagner Moura.
How long is The Machine?
The Machine has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Machine?
The Machine is a Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance film.
Where was The Machine produced?
The Machine was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of The Machine?
The themes of The Machine include: Childhood Promise and Fate-Bound Reunion, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Visions of Future and Technology.