Woman
"A woman and the world. A little bit of a woman's heart."
Originally released in 1931. Woman is a drama/romance film. directed by Octávio Gabus Mendes. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carmen Violeta, Celso Montenegro, and Ruth Gentil
Synopsis
Carmen, a poor and beautiful woman, lives in a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro. All men desire her, including her stepfather, but she only has eyes for her boyfriend, Milton. After being expelled from home, she finds out her lover is married. Unhappy with her life, she finds a place in a boarding house and tries to find a job, with no success. Tired and starving, she ends up passing out in the street, being helped by a passer-by, who leaves her at writer Flávio Martins's house, a man torn between the proposal of an arranged marriage, an old flame, and the new guest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Cinédia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woman about?
Carmen, a poor and beautiful woman, lives in a shantytown in Rio de Janeiro. All men desire her, including her stepfather, but she only has eyes for her boyfriend, Milton. After being expelled from...
Who directed Woman?
Woman was directed by Octávio Gabus Mendes.
How long is Woman?
Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Woman released?
Woman was released on October 12, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Woman?
The main cast of Woman includes Carmen Violeta, Celso Montenegro, Ruth Gentil, Alda Rios, Luis Soroa.