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O MAIOR AMOR DO MUNDO
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(The Greatest Love of All) Portuguese / English subtitles Brazil / 2006 / 106 min |
Pacific Cinémathèque |
Director: Carlos Diegues
Producer: Renata Almeida Magalhães
Screenplay: Carlos Diegues
Cinematographer: Lauro Escorel
Editor: Quito Ribeiro
Art Director: Tulé Peake
Music: Guto Graça Mello
Cast: José Wilker, Taís Araújo, Sérgio Britto, Léa Garcia, Sérgio Malheiros
Producer: Renata Almeida Magalhães
Screenplay: Carlos Diegues
Cinematographer: Lauro Escorel
Editor: Quito Ribeiro
Art Director: Tulé Peake
Music: Guto Graça Mello
Cast: José Wilker, Taís Araújo, Sérgio Britto, Léa Garcia, Sérgio Malheiros
O maior amor do mundo follows Antonio, 55, an internationally renowned astrophysicist filled with longing and sadness, who returns home to spend his final weeks of life. Unexpectedly, in a short few days, he winds up expe- riencing all the joys of life that had eluded him until then. He finally discovers every form of love for a woman and endearing love for his parents, friends and birthplace, plus a profound appreciation for his own existence.
Antônio, 55 anos, famoso astrofísico brasileiro e professor em uma universi- dade americana, recebe a notícia de que tem uma doença fatal. Ao retornar ao Brasil para receber uma homenagem oficial, descobre a identidade de seus verdadeiros pais e a surpreendente história de amor que viveram, o que muda sua vida.
Awards: Jury Special Award at Festival Internacional de Mar del Plata 2007 / Best Film at the Festival International de Film du Monde Montreal 2006 / Best Film by the Popular Jury at the Biarritz Festival 2006.

