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Release Year1996
Runtime0h 20m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes1
DirectorDainara Toffoli, Diego de Godoy
WritersJosé Roberto Torero, Gustavo Cascon, Dainara Toffoli
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUm Homem Sério
About Um Homem Sério
Hilário Pestana, the most famous, funniest and, ironically, saddest Brazilian actor, has died. He has passed through many stages of Brazilian cinema: the chanchadas, the Vera Cruz classics, the pornochanchadas, and even experimental movies. He was beloved by the public and had a gift for laughter, but he only desired to be a serious man.
Directed by Dainara Toffoli, Diego de Godoy, Um Homem Sério leans on a strong ensemble — Ary França, Francisco Milani, Tânia Carvalho — 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 1996.
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