Official Selection: Cannes Directors Fortnight 2011 TIFF Toronto, HOF, Cambridge, Goa...
By the director of "Madame Sata" "Suely In The Sky" & "I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Home Because I Love You"
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It's Likely that "The Silver Cliff is one of the few successful films based on a song, in this case Chico Buarque's "Eye to Eye." Variety
"Out of a minimal narrative means, Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz conjures a hypnotic account of the sudden shock and panic heartbreak" The Hollywood Reporter
"This film has a strong therapeutic effect and should be seen by anyone 'damaged' by a break-up or about to live a break-up!" Audiences
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Synopsis:
During a break in her work at a dental clinic, Violeta retrieves a voicemail in which her husband informs her he won’t be returning. Confusion, despair and hurt propel her all over the city, as she tries and fails to reach Djalma or gather information about his unexplained decision. Arriving at the airport too late to catch the last flight to Porto Alegre, on an impulse she takes a taxi to Copacabana...
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| Cast: Alessandra Negrini, Thiago Martins, Otto Jr., Gabi Pereira, Carla Ribas. Cinematography: Mauro Pinheiro Written by: Beatriz Brachner & Karim Aïnouz Produced by: RT Features Language: Portuguese Format: CinemaScope Color Length: 85 min. Available Worldwide
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