Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Narradores de Javé

  • 20032003
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
797
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • IMDbPro
Narradores de Javé (2003)
  • Drama
The illiterate population of the small town of Javé charge Antônio Biá with the mission of writing the story of the town, in an attempt to stop the construction of a hydropower dam that woul... Read allThe illiterate population of the small town of Javé charge Antônio Biá with the mission of writing the story of the town, in an attempt to stop the construction of a hydropower dam that would destroy the village. They start remembering (or making up) great local personalities and... Read allThe illiterate population of the small town of Javé charge Antônio Biá with the mission of writing the story of the town, in an attempt to stop the construction of a hydropower dam that would destroy the village. They start remembering (or making up) great local personalities and events.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
797
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Eliane Caffé
  • Writers
    • Luis Alberto de Abreu
    • Eliane Caffé
  • Stars
    • José Dumont
    • Nelson Xavier
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
Top credits
  • Director
    • Eliane Caffé
  • Writers
    • Luis Alberto de Abreu
    • Eliane Caffé
  • Stars
    • José Dumont
    • Nelson Xavier
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 17 nominations

    Photos

    Narradores de Javé (2003)
    Add photo

    Top cast

    Edit
    José Dumont
    • Antônio Biáas Antônio Biá
    Nelson Xavier
    Nelson Xavier
    • Zaqueuas Zaqueu
    Matheus Nachtergaele
    • Souzaas Souza
    Rui Resende
    • Vadoas Vado
    Gero Camilo
    • Firminoas Firmino
    Luci Pereira
    • Deodoraas Deodora…
    Nelson Dantas
    • Vicentinoas Vicentino
    Alessandro Azevedo
    • Danielas Daniel
    Maurício Tizumba
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Benê Silva
    • Pai Cariáas Pai Cariá
    Altair Lima
    Altair Lima
    • Galdérioas Galdério
    Roger Avanzi
    • O Outroas O Outro
    Mário César Camargo
    • Pai do Danielas Pai do Daniel
    Maria Dalva Ladeia
    • Dona Mariaas Dona Maria
    Henrique Lisboa
    • Ciriloas Cirilo
    • Director
      • Eliane Caffé
    • Writers
      • Luis Alberto de Abreu
      • Eliane Caffé
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures
    7.3
    Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures
    Four Days in September
    7.4
    Four Days in September
    Se Eu Fosse Você
    6.1
    Se Eu Fosse Você
    Basic Sanitation, the Movie
    7.3
    Basic Sanitation, the Movie
    O Cheiro do Ralo
    7.3
    O Cheiro do Ralo
    The Man of the Year
    7.1
    The Man of the Year
    A Dog's Will
    8.6
    A Dog's Will
    A Grande Família: O Filme
    5.6
    A Grande Família: O Filme
    Two Rabbits
    7.3
    Two Rabbits
    Bicho de Sete Cabeças
    7.7
    Bicho de Sete Cabeças
    My Mom Is a Character
    6.8
    My Mom Is a Character
    My Mom Is a Character 2
    6.5
    My Mom Is a Character 2

    Storyline

    Edit
    The illiterate population of the small town of Javé charge Antônio Biá with the mission of writing the story of the town, in an attempt to stop the construction of a hydropower dam that would destroy the village. They start remembering (or making up) great local personalities and events. —lukejoplin@infolink.com.br
    • f rated
    • brazil
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Little Gem
    While waiting in a bar for a boat to cross a river, a man tells the story of Javé, a small town in the country of Bahia doomed to be submerged by the waters of a hydroelectric dam. When the illiterate dwellers of Javé find that their village will be flooded, they decide to "scientifically" document the story of Javé to show the historical importance of the place and present motives to stop the construction of the hydroelectric. However, only the former postman and persona non-grata Antônio Biá (José Dumont), who used the intimacy of the villagers to save his job in the post office, can write, but the population assigns him to register in a book the report of the remembrances of the storytellers.

    "Narradores de Javé" is a funny and dramatic simple story supported by a good and original screenplay, great direction and excellent performances of the cast formed by actors, actresses and amateurish simple persons. This low-budget movie presents a great political final speech of Antonio Biá, in one of the best moments of this little gem, when he shows the lack of importance of them to the powerful.

    In addition to the awards listed in IMDb, this movie was also awarded in the following festivals: (1) three categories in the Rio Film Festival (Best Film – Popular Jury; Best Film – Official Jury; Best Actor – José Dumont); (2) nine Awards in the Recife Film Festival ("Cine PE - Festival do Audiovisual 2003") with seven "Troféus Calunga" (Best Film, Best Direction, Best Edition; Best Actor (José Dumont), Best Support Actor (Gero Camilo), Best Sound Edition and Best Support Actress (Luci Pereira)) plus one award of the Critics and the Prize Gilberto Freyre); and (3) Best Movie in the 5th Festival des 3 Amériques 2004, Québec, Canada. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Narradores de Javé" ("Narrators of Javé")
    helpful•12
    4
    • claudio_carvalho
    • Oct 16, 2006

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • January 23, 2004 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • France
    • Official site
      • Bananeira Films (Brazil)
    • Languages
      • Yoruba
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • The Storytellers
    • Production companies
      • Bananeira Filmes
      • Gullane
      • Laterit Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Narradores de Javé (2003)
    Top Gap
    What is the English language plot outline for Narradores de Javé (2003)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.