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Heleno

Original title: Heleno: O Príncipe Maldito
  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 56m
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Heleno (2011)
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A biography of the tragic life of one of Brazil's greatest soccer players, Heleno de Freitas.A biography of the tragic life of one of Brazil's greatest soccer players, Heleno de Freitas.A biography of the tragic life of one of Brazil's greatest soccer players, Heleno de Freitas.

  • Director
    • José Henrique Fonseca
  • Writers
    • L.G. Bayão
    • Felipe Bragança
    • Fernando Castets
  • Stars
    • Rodrigo Santoro
    • Angie Cepeda
    • Alinne Moraes
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.5K
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    • Director
      • José Henrique Fonseca
    • Writers
      • L.G. Bayão
      • Felipe Bragança
      • Fernando Castets
    • Stars
      • Rodrigo Santoro
      • Angie Cepeda
      • Alinne Moraes
    • 6User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 18 nominations

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    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Heleno de Freitas
    Angie Cepeda
    Angie Cepeda
    • Diamantina
    Alinne Moraes
    Alinne Moraes
    • Silvia
    Marcelo Adnet
    • Locutor #3
    Priscila Assum
    • Edith
    Othon Bastos
    Othon Bastos
    • Carlito Rocha
    Billy Blanco Jr.
    Billy Blanco Jr.
    • Team Doctor
    Herson Capri
    Herson Capri
    Erom Cordeiro
    Erom Cordeiro
    • Alberto
    Candido Damm
    • Jornalista
    Orã Figueiredo
    • Bezerra
    Henrique Juliano
    • Soccer Player
    Augusto Madeira
    • Repórter da Rádio
    Ernani Moraes
    • Técnico
    Jean Pierre Noher
    Jean Pierre Noher
    • Dr. Souza Lima
    Duda Ribeiro
    • Cesar
    Agles Steib
    • Juvenal
    • Director
      • José Henrique Fonseca
    • Writers
      • L.G. Bayão
      • Felipe Bragança
      • Fernando Castets
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    Resurgent Brazilian Football
    The rising splendor of Rio de Janeiro and increasing prowess of Brazilian football players combine with the appearance of star player Heleno de Freitas in the 1930s. His skills are dazzling with the Botafogo football club and Heleno sets his sights on leading resurgent Brazil to its first world cup victory. It is not to be. World War II, arrogance, addictions and a bad case of syphilis conspire to bring Heleno an early retirement from the field and from life. "I am surrounded by vultures and all I want to do is score a goal," is not an attitude that endears one to teammates, much less friends and family. Heleno suffers the ultimate indignity for a Brazilian athlete, resorting to playing ball in Argentina.

    I had a chance to step into Rio's Maracanã stadium from the players entrance on the field level and it was exhilarating. Heleno provides a similar feeling. Watching it I felt immersed in Brazil's deep and thrilling football culture. Heleno is worth watching for its gorgeous black and white photography alone, but this alluring and tragic film is so much more fulfilling. It is one of my favorite sports films, so refreshingly different from the mainstream. Rodrigo Santoro (Heleno) is amazing. Eventually Heleno's aggressive and ball hog style gave way to Pelé and his beautiful passing game. Perhaps Heleno influenced this? Watching Heleno brought me back to the football games that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing with my Brazilian brother Luiz Fernando. Seen at the Miami International Film Festival. Maravilhoso!
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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2012 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Languages
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Элено
    • Production companies
      • Agência Nacional do Cinema (ANCINE)
      • BNDES
      • BR Petrobrás
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,126,384
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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