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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 49m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, History, Drama
Votes40
DirectorJoão Maia
WritersKaren Sztajnberg, João Maia
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVariações: Guardian Angel
About Variações: Guardian Angel
Film biography dwelling on the hectic artistic life of António Variações, a famous Portuguese pop rock singer from the 80s, who died from AIDS-related complications in 1984.
Directed by João Maia, Variações: Guardian Angel leans on a strong ensemble — Sérgio Praia, Victoria Guerra, Filipe Duarte — 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 music titles of 2019.
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