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2005

What Is It Worth?

Directed by Sérgio Bianchi
A poor in the hand is worth two in the theft

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.

Duration

1h 50m

Released

May 20, 2005

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6.5

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Cast37

  • Danton Mello
  • Leona Cavalli
  • Lázaro Ramos
  • Caio Blat
  • Sílvio Guindane
  • Zezé Motta
  • Marcélia Cartaxo
  • Caco Ciocler
  • Joana Fomm

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