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Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures

Original title: Cinema, Aspirinas e Urubus
  • 2005
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.1K
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Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005)
AdventureDrama

In 1942, two men from different worlds meet in the Northeastern backlands in Brazil. Johann is a German fleeing the war, who travels through the cities selling aspirin. Ranulpho is a backwoo... Read allIn 1942, two men from different worlds meet in the Northeastern backlands in Brazil. Johann is a German fleeing the war, who travels through the cities selling aspirin. Ranulpho is a backwoodsman fleeing the hard life in search of a dream.In 1942, two men from different worlds meet in the Northeastern backlands in Brazil. Johann is a German fleeing the war, who travels through the cities selling aspirin. Ranulpho is a backwoodsman fleeing the hard life in search of a dream.

  • Director
    • Marcelo Gomes
  • Writers
    • Karim Aïnouz
    • Paulo Caldas
    • Marcelo Gomes
  • Stars
    • João Miguel
    • Peter Ketnath
    • Madalena Accioly
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marcelo Gomes
    • Writers
      • Karim Aïnouz
      • Paulo Caldas
      • Marcelo Gomes
    • Stars
      • João Miguel
      • Peter Ketnath
      • Madalena Accioly
    • 11User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 37 wins & 21 nominations

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    João Miguel
    • Ranulpho
    Peter Ketnath
    Peter Ketnath
    • Johann
    Madalena Accioly
    • Mulher da Cobra
    Jeane Alves
    • Mulher Amamentando
    Veronica Cavalcanti
    • Maria da Paz
    Jorge Clésio
    • Funcionário dos Correios
    Daniela Câmara
    • Neide
    Lúcia do Acordeon
    • Sanfoneira
    Jan Doblado
    • Self
    Mano Fialho
    • Caçador
    Francisco Figueiredo
    • Rapaz na Estrada
    Paula Francinete
    • Lindalva
    Hermila Guedes
    Hermila Guedes
    • Jovelina
    Sandro Guerra
    Sandro Guerra
    • Homem da Cobra
    José Leite
    • Dono do Restaurante
    Nanego Lira
    • Funcionário da Estação de Trem
    Arilson Lopes
    • Dono do Posto de Gasolina
    Zezita Matos
    Zezita Matos
    • Mulher da Galinha
    • Director
      • Marcelo Gomes
    • Writers
      • Karim Aïnouz
      • Paulo Caldas
      • Marcelo Gomes
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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on a story narrated by the director's great-uncle Ranulpho Gomes, who sold Aspirin in Brazil during the 1940's.
    • Goofs
      A character in the movie says that Brazil is larger than the United States not including Alaska. At the time of the movie's story (1942) Alaska wasn't a state yet. Incorrectly regarded as goof: The character was referring to the size of the *contiguous* US, not including US non-contiguous *territories*, of which Alaska was its largest, being a territory and part of the US since 1898.
    • Soundtracks
      Serra da Boa Esperança
      Written by Lamartine Babo
      Performed by Francisco Alves

    User reviews11

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    9/10

    simplicity and strengh!!!

    The long one counts the history of a northeastern, Ranulfo, running away from dries in the decade of 40. During day, it finds German running away from Second World War I, Johann, that covers the hinterland of Brazil buying aspirins with its truck and showing films for people who did not know nor the electricity, with the objective to help in shop.

    Simplicity and strengh!!!! cinema isn't only make with money and technology, creative and good actor can make us reflect about the reality..... in a place that does not have nothing it is learned to have hope and to grow as it shows the film
    • danilo_cesar_florido
    • Dec 16, 2006
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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Brazil
    • Official site
      • Official site (Brazil)
    • Languages
      • Portuguese
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Cinema, Aspirins, and Vultures
    • Filming locations
      • São Mamede, Paraíba, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Dezenove Filmes
      • Dezenove Som e Imagens
      • Rec Produtores Associados Ltda.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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