Ex-It
Originally released in 2011. Ex-It is a drama film. directed by Cao Guimarães. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring João Miguel
Synopsis
Freely inspired by the work Catatau, by Paulo Leminski, the plot begins with the historical hypothesis imagined by the poet from Curitiba: “What if René Descartes had come to Brazil with Maurício de Nassau?” The film materializes this hypothesis and joins the father of modern philosophy in his journey through the tropics. Under the effect of hallucinatory herbs, he investigates questions revolving around geometry and optics in the face of an absolutely strange world. Known for his famous sentence “I think, therefore I am”, Descartes faces his doubt towards phenomena reason doesn’t explain. René, Renatus, Re born.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Itaú Cultural
- Cinco Em Ponto
- Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ex-It about?
Freely inspired by the work Catatau, by Paulo Leminski, the plot begins with the historical hypothesis imagined by the poet from Curitiba: “What if René Descartes had come to Brazil with Mauríc...
Who directed Ex-It?
Ex-It was directed by Cao Guimarães.
How long is Ex-It?
Ex-It has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Ex-It released?
Ex-It was released on August 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ex-It?
The main cast of Ex-It includes João Miguel.