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The Hour of the Star

Play trailer Poster for The Hour of the Star 1985,  1h 36m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A poor Brazilian (Marcélia Cartaxo) works as a typist in the city, where she finds a boyfriend (José Dumont) and dreams of happiness.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker Sep 13, 2023
It’s not a good idea to see The Hour of the Star with the wrong companions. A lot of the scenes don’t quite work, but the transforming power of art is very strong in this movie, a first feature by the Brazilian Suzana Amaral. Go to Full Review
Janet Maslin New York Times Aug 30, 2004
Intriguing and finally frustrating. Go to Full Review
Hal Hinson Washington Post Jan 1, 2000
Hour of the Star is downbeat, but it isn't a downer. This, as much as anything, is a measure of Amaral's accomplishment. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 19, 2005
4/5
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Luke R Sep 14, 2017 Centered on a most singular heroine and sustained on impeccable performances, this is an excellent character study that understands our innate need for affection and can be incredibly funny in the sharp, intelligent way that it exposes how pathetic people can be. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Suzana Amaral

Director

Marcélia Cartaxo

Macabéa

José Dumont

Olímpico de Jesus

Tamara Taxman

Glória

Fernanda Montenegro

Madame Carlota

Umberto Magnani

Raimundo

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The Hour of the Star

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Movie Info

Synopsis A poor Brazilian (Marcélia Cartaxo) works as a typist in the city, where she finds a boyfriend (José Dumont) and dreams of happiness.
Director
Suzana Amaral
Producer
Assunção Hernandes
Screenwriter
Suzana Amaral, Alfredo Oroz, Clarice Lispector
Production Co
Embrafilme, Kino International Corp.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 1985, Original
Runtime
1h 36m
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