Araby (2017)

Andre is a young boy that lives in an industrial neighborhood in Ouro Preto, Brazil, near an old aluminum factory. One day he finds a notebook from one of the factory workers.

Directors:

João Dumans, Affonso Uchoa

Writers:

João Dumans (co-writer), Affonso Uchoa (co-writer)

Stars:

Aristides de Sousa, Murilo Caliari, Gláucia Vandeveld

11 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Aristides de Sousa	...	Cristiano
Murilo Caliari	...	Andre
Gláucia Vandeveld
Renata Cabral	...	Ana
Renan Rovida	...	Renan

Storyline

André is an 18-year-old boy who lives near an aluminum factory in the industrial city of Ouro Preto, in southeastern Brazil. One day, after a fatal accident that has occurred in the factory, he is sent to the home of the dead worker, Christian, to collect some of his belongings. There you will find a newspaper that describes the last years in the life of the worker, a man who spent his entire life in the midst of poverty and social oppression. The first film directed jointly by Joao Dumans and Affonso Uchoa tells the adventures, loves and despairs of Cristiano, a fascinating character whose lyrical gaze immerses us in the reality of the most disadvantaged class in Brazil.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

5 April 2018 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Araby

Filming Locations:

Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Box Office

Budget:

BRL500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,668, 24 June 2018

Gross USA:

$38,399

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,399

Company Credits

Production Co:

Katásia Filmes, Vasto Mundo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 97 min (original)

Color:

Color (HD) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Barzakh
Written by Anouar Brahem
Performed by Anouar Brahem and Bechir Selmi
Courtesy of ECM Records

User Reviews

Wonderful film

I just saw this film yesterday in Lisbon, where it had won the Jury Prize at Indielisboa. I knew nothing about it except for the fact it was Brazilian, and I had lived in Brazil for eight years, so went to see it with my Brazilian partner. We both loved it. It was a extremely sad film overall but had moments of great humour and of great tenderness. Some people have criticized it for not being "political" enough but it was all the more moving for focusing on the personal rather than on slogans. For those of us who know Brazil it comes over as really authentic. The dialogue is spot-on. Recommended for anyone who likes thoughtful cinema.