To the Left of the Father (2001)
In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.
Director: Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 163 min
Release Date: October 29, 2001
Cast
- Selton Mello - André
- Raul Cortez - Father
- Juliana Carneiro da Cunha - Mother
- Simone Spoladore - Ana
- Leonardo Medeiros - Pedro, the elder brother
- Caio Blat - Lula, the younger brother
- Luiz Fernando Carvalho - André - Narrator (voice)
- Pablo César Câncio - André as a boy
- Denise Del Vecchio - Prostitute
- Mônica Nassif - Sister
Screenplay
Music: Marco Antônio Guimarães
Cinematography: Walter Carvalho
Editing: Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Production: VideoFilmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To the Left of the Father about?
- In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.
- Who directed To the Left of the Father?
- To the Left of the Father was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho.
- Who stars in To the Left of the Father?
- To the Left of the Father stars Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore, Leonardo Medeiros, Caio Blat.
- How long is To the Left of the Father?
- To the Left of the Father has a runtime of 2h 43m (163 minutes).
- What genre is To the Left of the Father?
- To the Left of the Father is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was To the Left of the Father produced?
- To the Left of the Father was produced in Brazil.