Transposition of the myth of Faust to modern Brazil. The heir to a bankrupt cigarette factory, amidst a personal crisis, leaves everything behind and heads for a supposed paradise he has seen in a tourist agency, where he believes he could find self-knowledge. In his search, he is inspired by a Mephisto-like character.
15th October 1986
39 years ago
1 hour 30 minutes
Finishes at 8:31pm
5 wins & 1 nomination
7.5/10
63%
69%
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