Quincas Borba

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Released June 09, 1988

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Overview

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

Runtime

1h 56m


Origin Country

Brazil


Original Language

Portuguese


Original Title

Quincas Borba


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Brazil

Spoken Languages

  • Português (Portuguese)

Production Companies

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    Embrafilme

    Brazil

  • logo for Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas

    Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas

    Brazil

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