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Casa Grande

2014 · film · BR

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Directed by: Fellipe Barbosa

Starring: Thales Cavalcanti, Marcello Novaes, Suzana Pires, Clarissa Pinheiro, Bruna Amaya, Alice Melo

Runtime: 117 min

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Casa Grande is a coming-of-age drama from Brazil, according to1. The film is directed by Fellipe Barbosa, as stated by2, and won 13 awards, as reported by3.

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  1. synopsis — As a privileged teenager living in an affluent suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Jean has little to worry about beyond games, grades and girls. But as his overbearing father drags the family into debt, Jean is forced into a change of lifestyle which opens his eyes to the world beyond his 'casa grande' - not least that of the feisty, mixed-race firecracker Luiza. Cultures, classes and generations collide in this engrossing coming-of-age drama from Brazil.
  2. credit — Casa Grande (2014) is directed by Fellipe Barbosa.
  3. award — Casa Grande (2014) awards (OMDb): 13 wins & 23 nominations

Synopsis

As a privileged teenager living in an affluent suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Jean has little to worry about beyond games, grades and girls. But as his overbearing father drags the family into debt, Jean is forced into a change of lifestyle which opens his eyes to the world beyond his 'casa grande' - not least that of the feisty, mixed-race firecracker Luiza. Cultures, classes and generations collide in this engrossing coming-of-age drama from Brazil.

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