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Invisible Life (2019)

A Vida Invisível (original title)
R | | Drama | 20 December 2019 (USA)
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Kept apart by a terrible lie and a conservative society, two sisters born in Rio de Janeiro make their way through life each believing the other is living out her dreams half a world away.

Director:

Karim Aïnouz

Writers:

Murilo Hauser (screenplay), Martha Batalha (based on the book by: "A Vida Invisível de Eurídice Gusmão") | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Julia Stockler, Carol Duarte, Flávia Gusmão | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Julia Stockler ... Guida / Gisele
Carol Duarte ... Eurídice
Flávia Gusmão Flávia Gusmão ... Ana
António Fonseca ... Manoel
Hugo Cruz Hugo Cruz ... Feliciano
Nikolas Antunes Nikolas Antunes ... Iorgos
Maria Manoella Maria Manoella ... Zélia
Gregório Duvivier ... Antenor (as Gregorio Duvivier)
Samuel Toledo Samuel Toledo ... Plínio
Luana Xavier Luana Xavier ... Daisy
Nelson Ferreira Nelson Ferreira ... Dr. Assis
Andressa Cabral Andressa Cabral ... Amira
Lumi Kim Lumi Kim ... Nara
Shirley Cruz Shirley Cruz ... Leila
Bárbara Santos Bárbara Santos ... Filomena
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Storyline

Set in 1950s Rio de Janeiro, the film revolves around two sisters, living restricted lives with their conservative parents. However, each nourishes a passionate dream: Eurídice of becoming a renowned pianist; Guida of finding love. In a dramatic turn of events, they are separated and forced to live apart. They take control of their destinies, while never giving up hope of finding one another.

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A Tropical Melodrama by Karim Ainouz

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content/graphic nudity and some drug use | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Brazil's official submission for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. Runner-up was Bacurau (2019). See more »

Connections

References Peter Pan (1953) See more »

User Reviews

 
Deeply heartfelt and an amazing view into a culture.
11 April 2020 | by info-11100 – See all my reviews

If you're interested in a deep view of Brazilian life and culture, look no further than this wonderful film. The characters are real, they love and fight intensely, the way Brazilians do. This was a wonderful time capsule of Brazil in the 1950's.

I cannot understand the low-ratings from people who won't watch because they won't read subtitles! You've cheated yourself out of an amazing experience.
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Country:

Brazil | Germany

Language:

Portuguese | Greek

Release Date:

20 December 2019 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Invisible Life See more »

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,127, 22 December 2019

Gross USA:

$146,535

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,703,063
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal Brasil, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, RT Features See more »
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Technical Specs

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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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