To the Left of the Father


2h 51m 2001

Brief Synopsis

In the 1940s, haunted by incestuous feelings towards his sister, Andre flees his village for Sao Paolo. After living there for awhile, his brother Pedro arrives to bring him home to the family farm. Though he dreads facing his strictly religious father, Andre finally agrees to return. His family wel

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 51m

Synopsis

In the 1940s, haunted by incestuous feelings towards his sister, Andre flees his village for Sao Paolo. After living there for awhile, his brother Pedro arrives to bring him home to the family farm. Though he dreads facing his strictly religious father, Andre finally agrees to return. His family welcomes him back with open arms, but still Andre struggles to make his own peace with his father and God.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 51m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States January 2002

Released in United States on Video December 5, 2006

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 23 - September 3, 2001.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (in competition) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.

Feature directorial debut for television director Luiz Fernando Carvalho.

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 23 - September 3, 2001.)

Released in United States on Video December 5, 2006

Released in United States January 2002 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (in competition) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.)