Lavoura Arcaica (To the left of the father)
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Lavoura Arcaica is a stylised 2001 Brazil
ian film, directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho
, based on the novel of the same name by Raduan Nassar
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), whose ideas are radically different from his father's (Raul Cortez). The father predicates order and restraint, which enhance his own power under the mantle of family love. The son seeks freedom and ecstasy, challengingly signified, in the film, through his incestuous passion for his sister Ana (Simone Spoladore
). When the son leaves home on the farm and moves to a seedy boarding house, his older brother Pedro (Leonardo Medeiros
), is asked by their mother (Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
) to bring him back. His return, however, will completely shatter the family's confining life.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian film, directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Luiz Fernando Carvalho de Almeida was born in 1960 in Rio de Janeiro. He's an innovative Brazilian director, producer, writer, and film editor. He studied literature and architecture....
, based on the novel of the same name by Raduan Nassar
Raduan Nassar
Raduan Nassar is a Brazilian writer. The son of Lebanese immigrants, he moved to São Paulo when he was a teenager. He studied Law and Philosophy at one of the most important universities in Brazil, the University of São Paulo.In 1970, he wrote Um Copo de Cólera, published in 1978...
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Plot summary
The story concerns a young man, André (Selton MelloSelton Mello
Selton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
), whose ideas are radically different from his father's (Raul Cortez). The father predicates order and restraint, which enhance his own power under the mantle of family love. The son seeks freedom and ecstasy, challengingly signified, in the film, through his incestuous passion for his sister Ana (Simone Spoladore
Simone Spoladore
Simone Spoladore is a Brazilian actress. Her first character was Ana, from the Brazilian movie Lavoura Arcaica , a girl who falls in love with her brother, André. Ana does not say a word during the film. She expresses herself in her own way: through her eyes and her dance...
). When the son leaves home on the farm and moves to a seedy boarding house, his older brother Pedro (Leonardo Medeiros
Leonardo Medeiros
Leonardo Wilson de Medeiros is a Brazilian actor.Before Os Maias , they had worked together in Lavoura Arcaica , a film directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, based on the homonym novel by Raduan Nassar.His most recent movies are O Veneno da Madrugada, Cabra Cega, Corpo and...
), is asked by their mother (Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian and French actress and dancer . She works at the Théâtre du Soleil, in Paris, since 1990.-Theater:...
) to bring him back. His return, however, will completely shatter the family's confining life.
Cast
- Selton MelloSelton MelloSelton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
- André - Raul Cortez - Father
- Juliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian and French actress and dancer . She works at the Théâtre du Soleil, in Paris, since 1990.-Theater:...
- Mother - Simone SpoladoreSimone SpoladoreSimone Spoladore is a Brazilian actress. Her first character was Ana, from the Brazilian movie Lavoura Arcaica , a girl who falls in love with her brother, André. Ana does not say a word during the film. She expresses herself in her own way: through her eyes and her dance...
- Ana - Leonardo MedeirosLeonardo MedeirosLeonardo Wilson de Medeiros is a Brazilian actor.Before Os Maias , they had worked together in Lavoura Arcaica , a film directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, based on the homonym novel by Raduan Nassar.His most recent movies are O Veneno da Madrugada, Cabra Cega, Corpo and...
- Pedro - Caio BlatCaio BlatFor other uses of the term, see CaioCaio Blat de Oliveira is a Brazilian stage, television and film actor. He studied Law at USP, one of the biggest universities in Brazil, but dropped out because of his acting career...
- Lula
Awards
- Grande Prêmio BR de Cinema (2002): Best actress (Juliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian and French actress and dancer . She works at the Théâtre du Soleil, in Paris, since 1990.-Theater:...
) and Best Cinematography. - Montréal World Film Festival (2001): Best Artistic Contribution.
- Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro(2001): Best Film, Best Actor (Selton MelloSelton MelloSelton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
), Best Supporting Actress (Juliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian and French actress and dancer . She works at the Théâtre du Soleil, in Paris, since 1990.-Theater:...
) and Best Supporting Actor (Leonardo MedeirosLeonardo MedeirosLeonardo Wilson de Medeiros is a Brazilian actor.Before Os Maias , they had worked together in Lavoura Arcaica , a film directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, based on the homonym novel by Raduan Nassar.His most recent movies are O Veneno da Madrugada, Cabra Cega, Corpo and...
). - Mostra de Cinema de São Paulo (2001): Audience Award.
- Cartagena Film FestivalCartagena Film FestivalThe Cartagena Film Festival, or Festival Internacional de Cine y T.V. de Cartagena de Indias. is a Colombian film festival which focuses on the promotion of Colombian television programs, Latin American films, and videos...
: Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Soundtrack. - Havana Film FestivalHavana Film FestivalThe Havana Film Festival is a Cuban festival that focuses on the promotion of Spanish-language filmmakers. It is also known in Spanish as Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana, and in English as Festival of New Latinamerican Cinema of La Havana.The festival takes place...
: (2001): Special Jury Prize, Best Actor (Selton MelloSelton MelloSelton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
), Best Cinematography and Best Soundtrack. - ABC Trophy (2002): Feature Film - Best Cinematography.
- Festival de Buenos Aires del cinema independiente (2002): ADF Cinematography Award, Audience Award, Kodak Award and Special Mention (Luiz Fernando CarvalhoLuiz Fernando CarvalhoLuiz Fernando Carvalho de Almeida was born in 1960 in Rio de Janeiro. He's an innovative Brazilian director, producer, writer, and film editor. He studied literature and architecture....
). - Festival de Guadalajara - Mexico (2002): Best Film - International Jury
- Brothers Manaki International Film Festival (2002): Audience Award (Walter CarvalhoWalter CarvalhoWalter Carvalho is a critically and internationally acclaimed Brazilian cinematographer.Carvalho has worked on over 60 films in his career since entering the Cinema of Brazil in 1973....
), Golden Camera 300 - Entreveus Film Festival (2002): Feature Film - Audience Award
- Festival de Lima (2002): Best Actor (Selton MelloSelton MelloSelton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
) - Festival de Lleida (2002): ICCI Screenplay Award, Best Actor (Selton MelloSelton MelloSelton Figueiredo Melo is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips...
) - Associação Paulista de Críticos de Artes(2002): Best actress (Juliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da CunhaJuliana Carneiro da Cunha is a Brazilian and French actress and dancer . She works at the Théâtre du Soleil, in Paris, since 1990.-Theater:...
) - Festival di Trieste (2002): Best Film
- Festival de Valdivia (2002): Best Film