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Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion

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2000 | 132 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Elvis, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off
It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The film tells the story of an intuitive, adventurous man who loved his country and being Brazilian. This man fought to be loyal to himself. His music is a transparent portrait of his genius, intuition, freedom, adventure and passion for Brazil.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 529 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Zelito Viana

  • Antônio FagundesHeitor Villa-Lobos
  • Marcos PalmeiraHeitor Villa-Lobos (jovem)
  • Leticia SpillerMindinha
  • Ana Beatriz NogueiraLucília
  • Marieta SeveroNoêmia Monteiro Villa-Lobos
  • José WilkerDonizetti
  • André RicardoHeitor Villa-Lobos (Criança)
  • Othon BastosRaul
  • Emílio de MelloArthur Rubinstein
  • Antônio PitangaJoaquim