What Is It Worth? (2005)

  • 14
  • 05/20/2005 (BR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 50m

A poor in the hand is worth two in the theft

Overview

Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.

Sérgio Bianchi

Director, Screenplay

Newton Cannito

Screenplay

Eduardo Benain

Screenplay

Sabina Anzuategui

Screenplay

Cast

Danton Mello's headshot

Danton Mello

Hector
Leona Cavalli's headshot

Leona Cavalli

Clara
Lázaro Ramos's headshot

Lázaro Ramos

Dido
Caio Blat's headshot

Caio Blat

Bira
Sílvio Guindane's headshot

Sílvio Guindane

Candinho
Zezé Motta's headshot

Zezé Motta

Joana Maria da Conceição
Marcélia Cartaxo's headshot

Marcélia Cartaxo

Adélia
Caco Ciocler's headshot

Caco Ciocler

Ricardo Pedrosa

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