Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára (2004)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Directors:

Walter Carvalho
Sandra Werneck

Writers:

Lúcia Araújo (book)
Fernando Bonassi (writer)

Release Date:

11 June 2004 (Brazil)

Genre:

Biography

Plot:

The life and times of Cazuza, Brazilian singer/poet/enfant terrible, from his start with rock group "Barão Vermelho", to his death from Aids, in 1990, showing his career, love affairs, and involvement with drugs.

Awards:

13 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Daniel de Oliveira	...	Cazuza
Marieta Severo	...	Lucinha Araújo
Reginaldo Farias	...	João Araújo
Andréa Beltrão	...	Malu
Leandra Leal	...	Bebel (Bebel Gilberto)
Emílio de Melo	...	Zeca (Ezequiel Neves)
Cadu Fávero	...	Roberto Frejat
André Gonçalves	...	Maneco
Arlindo Lopes	...	Dé
Dudu Azevedo	...	Guto
André Pfeffer	...	Maurício
Eduardo Pires	...	Serginho Dias
Maria Flor	...	Garota de Bauru
Fernanda Boechat	...	Garota da Ponte
Pierre Santos	...	Tonico

Also Known As:

Cazuza, o Filme (Brazil) (working title)
Preciso Dizer Que Te Amo (Brazil) (working title)

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

Brazil

Language:

English | Portuguese

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Brazil:16 | Argentina:13

Company:

Cineluz - Produções Cinematográficas Lda.

Trivia:

In an early concert scene, we see Cazuza's manager, Zeca (Ezequiel Neves), going crazy in the crowd. The real Zeca, middle-aged, is standing next to him, wearing glasses.

Movie Connections:

References The Doors (1991)

Soundtrack:

Vida Louca

The Poet and Singer Cazuza Does not Deserve His Shallow Biography

The "daddy's boy" Cazuza was an icon of the Brazilian Popular Song in the 80's with his wonderful lyrics and songs. However, the poet and singer Cazuza does not deserve his shallow biography presented in this movie, actually an apology to drugs and homosexuality. Cazuza is shown as a dysfunctional, drug and booze addicted, homosexual that disrespects basic social rules and terrible and irresponsible son and man. His career is built by chance because he is useless as a man, needs to work and his father and president of phonographic industry Som Livre, João Araújo, gives a job opportunity in his company as a simple employee. His talent is found by his chief Zeca, who convinces João Araújo to release his album. The best moments in this film are the songs, therefore better of listening to the CDs or watching his live concerts released on VHS or DVD. The unknown Daniel de Oliveira has a great performance and his make-up when Cazuza is sick with Aids is very realistic and impressive. I confess that I was completely disappointed with the screenplay of this film. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Cazuza: O Tempo Não Para" ("Cazuza: The Time Does not Stop")