Memorias Postumas


1h 41m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Soon after his death, 19th century nobleman Bras Cubas decides to elude his eternal spirit for a little while in order to write his memoirs. Commencing with a short introduction during which, in order to satisfy science's curiosity, he describes firsthand the experiences of a dying man in his death

Film Details

Also Known As
Posthumous Memories
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Lusa Filmes; Pic Tv; Secretaria De Estado Da Cultura De Sp

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

Synopsis

Soon after his death, 19th century nobleman Bras Cubas decides to elude his eternal spirit for a little while in order to write his memoirs. Commencing with a short introduction during which, in order to satisfy science's curiosity, he describes firsthand the experiences of a dying man in his death throes, he then transports his willing readership back to the time of his unforgettable amorous adventures - and erotic disappointments. The book describes how a beggar can become a millionaire and how sometimes, under certain circumstances, legs can have a will of their own...

Film Details

Also Known As
Posthumous Memories
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Lusa Filmes; Pic Tv; Secretaria De Estado Da Cultura De Sp

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 7-18, 2001.

color

Dolby Digital