Cinema
O Quatrilho
Fábio Barreto · 1995
Synopsis
At the beginning of the twentieth century, two young couples of Italian immigrants struggle to survive in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Ângelo, a thrifty peasant, has married Teresa, a romantic; Massimo, a romantic, is married to Pierina, a thrifty woman. The two men go into partnership and set up a grain mill together, which prospers. But an unexpected love arises between Massimo and Teresa.
Context
Adapted from José Clemente Pozenato's novel published in 1985, the author making an appearance in it as a photographer, the film was written by Leopoldo Serran, with music by Caetano Veloso, and shot in Portuguese and Italian. Glória Pires plays Pierina, Patrícia Pillar Teresa, Bruno Campos Massimo and Alexandre Paternost Ângelo. Released on 20 October 1995, it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Its title refers to a card game.
Who it is for
A clear, linear narrative, in Portuguese mixed with Italian, carried by four main actors.
Prizes and reception
The first Brazilian film nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film since The Given Word, in 1962.
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