Paulo Villaça
Quincas Borba
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
Release Date | 1988-06-09 |
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Runtime | 1h 56m |
Directors | Roberto Santos, Andréa Queiroga, Roberto Santos Filho, Roberto Bianchi |
Producers | Roberto Santos, Cyro Del Nero |
Writers | Machado de Assis, Roberto Santos |