The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family (2014)

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Released:
2014-09-11

Overview:
The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.

Director:
João Botelho

Runtime:
2h 15min

Genre:
Romance, History, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Graciano Dias
    as
    Carlos da Maia
  • Maria Flor
    as
    Maria Eduarda
  • Pedro Inês
    as
    João da Ega
  • João Perry
    as
    Afonso da Maia
  • Hugo Mestre Amaro
    as
    Dâmaso Salcede