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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 31m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes15
DirectorRita Azevedo Gomes
WritersRita Azevedo Gomes
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFragile as the World
About Fragile as the World
An impossible love. Two young people who love each other. Vera and João can’t find in this life the space, time, or identity to resolve their love story.
Directed by Rita Azevedo Gomes, Fragile as the World leans on a strong ensemble — Maria Gonçalves, Bruno Terra, Sophie Balabanian — 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 drama titles of 2001.
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