Paulista (2009)

Paulista (2009) poster

Three metropolitan stories entwine in São Paulo. Would-be actress Marina arrives in the city looking for independence, falls madly in love with Justine, a bisexual rock singer, and is swept up into her wild, edgy lifestyle. Marina shares a flat on Avenida Paulista with Suzana, a mysterious lawyer who begins a relationship with a male colleague who is unaware that she's transsexual. Jay lives a few floors above them. He is a frustrated writer trying to give a meaning to his life by idealizing a stunningly beautiful prostitute, whom he transforms into a sort of muse. Following the frenetic pace of the city, the three "Paulista" characters will experience the euphoria of passion and its downside.

Director: Roberto Moreira
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lívio Tragtenberg
Cinematography: Marcelo Trotta
Editing: Mirella Martinelli
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

complex, critical, ambivalent, bold, cheerful, empathetic, enchant, enthusiastic, euphoric, familiar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paulista about?
Three metropolitan stories entwine in São Paulo. Would-be actress Marina arrives in the city looking for independence, falls madly in love with Justine, a bisexual rock singer, and is swept up into her wild, edgy lifestyle. Marina shares a flat on Avenida Paulista with Suzana, a mysterious lawyer who begins a relationship with a male colleague who is unaware that she's transsexual. Jay lives a few floors above them. He is a frustrated writer trying to give a meaning to his life by idealizing a stunningly beautiful prostitute, whom he transforms into a sort of muse. Following the frenetic pace of the city, the three "Paulista" characters will experience the euphoria of passion and its downside.
Who directed Paulista?
Paulista was directed by Roberto Moreira.
Who stars in Paulista?
Paulista stars Sílvia Lourenço, Danni Carlos, Paulo Vilhena, Maria Clara Spinelli, Gustavo Machado, Fábio Herford.
How long is Paulista?
Paulista has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Paulista?
Paulista is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Paulista produced?
Paulista was produced in Brazil.