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A Máquina

João FALCÃO

Brazil2005 94min 35mm Color

Synopsis

In Brazil, there is a quiet village called, "Nordestina." Karina dreams of becoming an actress and seeing the world. Antonio, who is in love with her, leaves in what appears to be a suicide crusade - openly promising on TV that he will give his Karina all she could wish for, or he'll face a deadly machine he has invented. Adventure beyond imagination of man and woman who blindly try to bring about change despite knowing the difference between dream and reality, and beautiful scenes on screen captivate audience.

Diretor

João FALCÃO

Born 1958, Pernambucco. A Máquina is his debut film. He started his career as a playwright, and gained success with drama. He worked as a composer, scenario writer and director on O Coronel e o Lobisomem (2005), A Dona da História (2004), Lisbela e o Prisioneiro (2003), A Dog's Will (2000).