A Hora da Estrela


1h 36m 1985

Brief Synopsis

Fueled by popular culture's version of romance, a young secretary searches for love among the marginally employable denizens of Sao Paulo.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hora da Estrela, Hour of the Star, Time of the Star, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1985
Distribution Company
Kino International
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Fueled by popular culture's version of romance, a young secretary searches for love among the marginally employable denizens of Sao Paulo.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hora da Estrela, Hour of the Star, Time of the Star, The
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1985
Distribution Company
Kino International
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1985

Released in United States 1986

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States December 1986

Released in United States February 1986

Released in United States November 1998

Released in United States Winter January 21, 1987

Re-released in United States December 18, 1991

Shown at 1985 Brasilia Film Festival.

Shown at 1986 Berlin Film Festival February 1986.

Shown at 1986 International Women's Film Festival.

Shown at Havana International Film Festival December 1986.

Shown at Museum of Modern Art (Cinema Novo and Beyond) in New York City November 13 & 22, 1998.

First feature film for director Suzana Amaral.

"The Feminine Eye" program celebrates New York Women in Film & Television's 20th anniversary.

Shot in 4 weeks during 1985.

Released in United States 1985 (Shown at 1985 Brasilia Film Festival.)

Released in United States 1986 (Shown at 1986 International Women's Film Festival.)

Released in United States 1999 (Shown in New York City (BAM Rose Cinema) as part of program "The Feminine Eye: Twenty Years of Women's Cinema" January 28 - February 7, 1999.)

Released in United States Winter January 21, 1987

Released in United States February 1986 (Shown at 1986 Berlin Film Festival February 1986.)

Released in United States November 1998 (Shown at Museum of Modern Art (Cinema Novo and Beyond) in New York City November 13 & 22, 1998.)

Released in United States December 1986 (Shown at Havana International Film Festival December 1986.)

Re-released in United States December 18, 1991 (Film Forum 2; New York City)