Prime Time Soap
A Novela das 8
“Life is fiction.”
Synopsis
In Brazil, in 1978, under the dictatorship, the country lives the euphoria of disco fever and the fantasy life of Dancin' Days, a prime time soap. After a fatal incident, Amanda, a high-class prostitute addicted to TV, and her maid Dora, are forced to flee São Paulo to Rio. While Amanda dreams of visiting the Dancin' Days disco, Dora prepares to confront her secret past. Their destinies will eventually intersect with those of João Paulo, a diplomat who feels like a foreigner in his own country, the revolutionary Vicente and his brother Pedro, and the teenager Caio, raised by his grandparents and relying on the support of his friend Mônica as he struggles to be accepted as a gay man. Both youngsters are crazy about disco fever and fascinated by the soap Dancin' Days.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Odilon Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Odilon Rocha
- Original Title
- A Novela das 8
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- TC Filmes, Cria Films, Querosene Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Odilon Rocha
Odilon Rocha
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Odilon Rocha
Director
Odilon Rocha
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prime Time Soap
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What is Prime Time Soap about?
In Brazil, in 1978, under the dictatorship, the country lives the euphoria of disco fever and the fantasy life of Dancin' Days, a prime time soap. After a fatal incident, Amanda, a high-class prostitute addicted to TV, and her maid Dora, are forced to flee São Paulo to Rio. While Amanda dreams of visiting the Dancin' Days disco, Dora prepares to confront her secret past. Their destinies will eventually intersect with those of João Paulo, a diplomat who feels like a foreigner in his own country, the revolutionary Vicente and his brother Pedro, and the teenager Caio, raised by his grandparents and relying on the support of his friend Mônica as he struggles to be accepted as a gay man. Both youngsters are crazy about disco fever and fascinated by the soap Dancin' Days.
Who directed Prime Time Soap?
Prime Time Soap was directed by Odilon Rocha.
Who stars in Prime Time Soap?
The principal cast of Prime Time Soap includes Claudia Ohana, Vanessa Giácomo, Mateus Solano, Alexandre Nero, André Ramiro.
When was Prime Time Soap released and how long is it?
Prime Time Soap was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.