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Cast
Graciano Dias
as Carlos da Maia
Maria Flor
as Maria Eduarda
Pedro Inês
as João da Ega
João Perry
as Afonso da Maia
Hugo Mestre Amaro
as Dâmaso Salcede
Maria João Pinho
as Condessa de Gouvarinho
Adriano Luz
as Conde de Gouvarinho
Filipe Vargas
as Manuel Vilaça
Marcello Urgeghe
as Craft
Pedro Lacerda
as Tomás de Alencar
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime2h 15m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, History, Drama
Votes25
DirectorJoão Botelho
WritersJoão Botelho
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family
About The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family
The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.
Directed by João Botelho, The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family leans on a strong ensemble — Graciano Dias, Maria Flor, Pedro Inês — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2014.
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