The Fever (2019)

Justino, a 45-year-old Desana native, is a security guard at the Manaus harbor. As his daughter prepares to study medicine in Brasilia, Justino is taken over by a mysterious fever.

Director:

Maya Da-Rin

Writers:

Pedro Cesarino, Maya Da-Rin

Stars:

Regis Myrupu, Rosa Peixoto, Johnatan Sodré

22 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Regis Myrupu	...	Justino
Rosa Peixoto	...	Vanessa
Johnatan Sodré	...	Everton
Edmildo Vaz Pimentel	...	André
Anunciata Teles Soares	...	Marta
Kaisaro Jussara Brito	...	Jalmira
Rodson Vasconcelos	...	Josué
Lourinelson Vladmir	...	Wanderlei
Suzy Lopes	...	Rose
Erismar Fernandes Rodrigues	...	HR Technician
Dalvina Pinto Neves	...	Indigenous Patient
Sandro Medeiros	...	Health Center's sir
Ricardo Risuenho	...	Dr. Marcondes
Silvia Pimenta	...	Selma
Josimar Marinho	...	Priest

Storyline

The Fever tells the story of Justino, a 45-year-old member of the indigenous Desana people, who works as a security guard at the Manaus cargo port. Since the death of his wife, his main company is his youngest daughter who he lives with on the outskirts of town. A nurse at a local health clinic, Vanessa is accepted to study medicine in Brasília, and plans to leave shortly. As the days go by, Justino is overcome by a strong fever. During the day, he fights to stay awake at work. During the night, a mysterious creature follows his footsteps. Meanwhile, a visit from his brother makes him remember the life he left deep in the jungle twenty years prior. Between the oppression of the city and the distance of his native village, Justino is no longer able to endure an existence without a sense of belonging.

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Plot Keywords:

daughter | title directed by female | security guard | bus | raining | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

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Details

Official Sites:

Enquadramento Produções Still Moving

Country:

Brazil France Germany

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

4 August 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Fever

Filming Locations:

Manaus, Amazon, Brazil

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tamanduá Vermelho, Enquadramento Produções, Still Moving

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1