''The Invisible Collection'' ( pt, A Coleção Invisível) is a 2012 Brazilian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
, directed by Bernard Attal and starring
Vladimir Brichta
Paulo Vladimir Brichta (born 22 March 1976) is a Brazilian actor.
Biography
Paulo Vladimir Brichta was born in Diamantina, Minas Gerais but despite being born in Minas Gerais, he considers himself "an authentic Bahian", since he moved with hi ...
,
Walmor Chagas
Walmor de Souza Chagas (28 August 1930 – 18 January 2013) was a Brazilian actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 50 films and television shows between 1965 and 2012. Chagas died on 18 January 2013, in his home in Guaratin ...
and Ludmila Rosa. It was shot in
Salvador and
Itajuípe,
Bahia
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.
Plot
Beto's family owns a traditional antique store that is going through a financial crisis. To try to solve the situation, he travels to the town of
Itajuípe,
Bahia
Bahia ( , , ; meaning "bay") is one of the 26 states of Brazil, located in the Northeast Region of the country. It is the fourth-largest Brazilian state by population (after São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro) and the 5th-largest b ...
, in search of a rare collection of engravings which was acquired 30 years ago by a former client, the collector Samir. However, shortly upon arriving Beto faces strong resistance from his wife and his daughter Saada.
Based on the short story by
Stefan Zweig.
Cast
*
Vladimir Brichta
Paulo Vladimir Brichta (born 22 March 1976) is a Brazilian actor.
Biography
Paulo Vladimir Brichta was born in Diamantina, Minas Gerais but despite being born in Minas Gerais, he considers himself "an authentic Bahian", since he moved with hi ...
as Beto
*
Walmor Chagas
Walmor de Souza Chagas (28 August 1930 – 18 January 2013) was a Brazilian actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 50 films and television shows between 1965 and 2012. Chagas died on 18 January 2013, in his home in Guaratin ...
as Samir
* Ludmila Rosa as Saada
*
Clarisse Abujamra as Dona Clara
* Wesley Macedo as Wesley
* Frank Menezes as Nemias
* Conceicão Senna as Dona Iolanda
* Paulo César Pereio as Radio Host
Festivals and awards
* Gramado Film Festival: Audience award for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (Walmor Chagas), Best Supporting Actress (Clarisse Abujamra)
* Bogota International Film Festival: Best Feature Film (ex aequo with Florbela)
* Fest-In Lisboa: Best Feature Film
* Chicago International Film Festival
* International Film Festival of Mannheim-Heidelberg
* Rio International Film Festival
* Mostra Internacional de São Paulo
* Havana Film Festival
* Films By the Sea
See also
*
Stefan Zweig
References
External links
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2012 films
2012 drama films
Brazilian drama films
Films shot in Salvador, Bahia
2012 directorial debut films