A Psicose do Laurindo (1969)
Laurindo, a quiet citizen, divides his days between work and his wife, declaring himself happy in his three-year marriage. But in his spare time, Laurindo daydreams. And one single subject haunts his dreams: beautiful women of all shapes and sizes. One day, Laurindo receives a phone call from a childhood friend, then living in Paris and returning to Brazil on vacation. After the initial surprise, they arrange a meeting. During their conversation, Laurindo insists on forgetting his childhood to get detailed information from his friend about Parisian life, especially about the women of Paris. His friend doesn't hesitate: he recounts in detail his incredible adventures during Parisian nights with the fantastic women he met. The friend returns from Paris at the end of the vacation, but Laurindo cannot free himself from the images, and his desire to go to Paris to see "his women" up close becomes a true psychosis.
Cast
- Carlos Pereira - Laurindo
- Jane Silva - Gella
- Roberval Rocha - Walter
- Amarílio dos Santos - Padrinho de Laurindo
- Yara Reis - Madrinha de Laurindo
- Josué Cavalieri - Funcionário do banco
- José Romeiro - Funcionário do banco
- Suely Morelli - Funcionária do banco
- Edir Costa - Funcionário do banco
- Santa Paula - Funcionária do banco
Screenplay
- Nilo Machado
- Santa Paula (Dialogue)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Psicose do Laurindo about?
- Laurindo, a quiet citizen, divides his days between work and his wife, declaring himself happy in his three-year marriage. But in his spare time, Laurindo daydreams. And one single subject haunts his dreams: beautiful women of all shapes and sizes. One day, Laurindo receives a phone call from a childhood friend, then living in Paris and returning to Brazil on vacation. After the initial surprise, they arrange a meeting. During their conversation, Laurindo insists on forgetting his childhood to get detailed information from his friend about Parisian life, especially about the women of Paris. His friend doesn't hesitate: he recounts in detail his incredible adventures during Parisian nights with the fantastic women he met. The friend returns from Paris at the end of the vacation, but Laurindo cannot free himself from the images, and his desire to go to Paris to see "his women" up close becomes a true psychosis.
- Who directed A Psicose do Laurindo?
- A Psicose do Laurindo was directed by Nilo Machado.
- Who stars in A Psicose do Laurindo?
- A Psicose do Laurindo stars Carlos Pereira, Jane Silva, Roberval Rocha, Amarílio dos Santos, Yara Reis, Josué Cavalieri.
- How long is A Psicose do Laurindo?
- A Psicose do Laurindo has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is A Psicose do Laurindo?
- A Psicose do Laurindo is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Psicose do Laurindo produced?
- A Psicose do Laurindo was produced in Brazil.