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Maids

Original title: Domésticas: O Filme
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.3K
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Maids (2001)
ComedyDrama

Five maids in São Paulo are observed in this episodic, impressionistic film. The women interact with each other, ride busses, work, and have longings: Rai for a husband, Créo for her lost da... Read allFive maids in São Paulo are observed in this episodic, impressionistic film. The women interact with each other, ride busses, work, and have longings: Rai for a husband, Créo for her lost daughter, Roxane for a career in modeling. Quitéria is naive, a gull for thieves. Cida has a... Read allFive maids in São Paulo are observed in this episodic, impressionistic film. The women interact with each other, ride busses, work, and have longings: Rai for a husband, Créo for her lost daughter, Roxane for a career in modeling. Quitéria is naive, a gull for thieves. Cida has a husband and also a lover. While each woman gets what she wishes for (more or less), it do... Read all

  • Directors
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Nando Olival
  • Writers
    • Cecília Homem de Mello
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Renata Melo
  • Stars
    • Cláudia Missura
    • Graziella Moretto
    • Lena Roque
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Nando Olival
    • Writers
      • Cecília Homem de Mello
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Renata Melo
    • Stars
      • Cláudia Missura
      • Graziella Moretto
      • Lena Roque
    • 5User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 16 nominations

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    Cláudia Missura
    • Railde…
    Graziella Moretto
    • Roxane
    • (as Graziela Moretto)
    Lena Roque
    • Créo
    Olivia Araújo
    • Quitéria
    Renata Melo
    • Cida
    Robson Nunes
    Robson Nunes
    • Jailto
    Tiago Moraes
    • Gilvan
    Maria Assunção
    • Cleusa
    Gero Camilo
    • Vlaudiney
    Bibba Chuqui
    • Bibba
    Jo Columbo
    Eduardo Estrela
    • Antônio
    Georgette Fadel
    • Georgette
    • (as Georgetta Fadel)
    Roberta Garcia
    • Kelly
    Patricia Gaspar
    • Patrícia
    Raul Gazolla
      Cecília Homem de Mello
      • Silvana
      Cybele Jácome
      • Mercedes
      • Directors
        • Fernando Meirelles
        • Nando Olival
      • Writers
        • Cecília Homem de Mello
        • Fernando Meirelles
        • Renata Melo
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        Eu Vou Rifar Meu Coração
        Written by Letinho / Lindomar Castilho

        Performed by Lindomar Castilho

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      9/10
      Bitter-sweet take on the lives of maids in Brazil
      This film, a bitter sweet comedic drama, deals with the rough, intertwined lives of a handful of 'domestics' in the largest metropolis in Brazil (and in South America). Adapted from a hit play of the same name on the Sao Paulo stage, the big screen enhances all aspects of the play considerably. One would not think this film had its origin in a play. Such is the success of the adapted screenplay, that the wonders of cinematic touches shine brilliantly.

      The plot takes us through the day to day work, and personal lives of the characters, who all know each other, and in some cases, share intimate personal lives as well. Their poignant struggle against the challenges of the huge metropolis, and the difficult balancing of work, family, and different inter personal relationships, is poignantly told. This is one of the freshest, most interesting takes on the plight and delights of domestics, I have ever seen, and I highly recommend the film.
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      • Jun 20, 2001

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      • Release date
        • October 3, 2002 (Germany)
      • Country of origin
        • Brazil
      • Official site
        • Official site (Brazil)
      • Language
        • Portuguese
      • Also known as
        • Domésticas
      • Production company
        • O2 Filmes
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 25 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital

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