Invisible Life (2019)

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")

Stars:

Julia Stockler, Carol Duarte, Flávia Gusmão

29 wins & 35 nominations.

Cast

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

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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Plot Keywords:

male full frontal nudity | erection | male explicit nudity | erect penis | uncircumcised penis | 

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Taglines:

A Tropical Melodrama by Karim Ainouz

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content/graphic nudity and some drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is adapted from the novel of the same name by Martha Batalha.

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Connections

Featured in Conversa com Bial: Episode dated 4 July 2019 (2019)

User Reviews

Artfully Captures Brazilian Culture and Nuances of the 1950s

The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao is a melodrama that gives the audience a look at Brazilian culture during the 1950s and what life was like for most women under the patriarchal society that often made them struggle to succeed. What captured my attention from the outset were the spectacular set design and the period costumes that accurately depict life from that time. The production team, particularly director Karim Aïnouz and producer Rodrigo Teixeira, have my ultimate respect in nailing those aspects so accurately. This film entertained and educated me about that period of time and its culture, which are very unique characteristics I don't often see, but love.

The film is about two inseparable sisters living in Rio de Janeiro during the 1950s, that live under their conservative parents' strict guidance. Even though both sisters are involved in the traditional life that surrounds them, Euridice wants to become a renowned pianist and Guida wants to find true love. When their father separates them and makes them live apart from each other, they work to meet their goals, while hoping that they can reunite one day and celebrate life together, since they are each other's support and joy.

My favorite scene is when Euridice carefully covers for Guida's secret nighttime outings to dance clubs with a Greek sailor. She encourages her sister to not give in to their parents' strict lifestyle and proposes that they should expose themselves to experiences that will fill them with happiness.

The important message that I learned from this film is the importance of how women have fought for their place and equality within a patriarchal society. Before, women were submissive to the patriarch, but as time has passed, society has realized what a huge injustice was being made and corrected the social forms. This movie is very big on showing how times were different back then for women and how thankful we all must be that a turn was made. Young women like Euridice and Guida struggled from an early age to find happiness. I rate this movie 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults.

Reviewed by Alejandra G. , KIDS FIRST! Reviewers. For more film reviews by tweens and teens, visit kidsfirst dot org.

Details

Country:

Brazil Germany

Language:

Portuguese Greek

Release Date:

20 December 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Invisible Life

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,127, 22 December 2019

Gross USA:

$146,535

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,766,249

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal Brasil, Pola Pandora Filmproduktions, RT Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1