A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School
Uma Baleia Pode Ser Dilacerada Como Uma Escola De Samba
Synopsis
It’s Carnival in Rio. A young man wanders through the streets of the city and the remains of the huge cardboard parade floats. Driven by grief over the bankruptcy of his samba school, he’s also haunted by memories of his dead father and a lost love. An impressive cinematic experiment composed of fragments of the present and the past, developed as part cinema, part art installation in the tropical setting of Rio.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança
- Screenplay & Story
- Felipe Bragança
- Original Score
- Thiago Amud
- Original Title
- Uma Baleia Pode Ser Dilacerada Como Uma Escola De Samba
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Duas Mariola Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança
Felipe Bragança
Thiago Amud
Guilherme Tostes, Tiago Rios
Marina Meliande
Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança, Eduardo Cantarino
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Meliande
Director
Felipe Bragança
Director
Felipe Bragança
Writer
Marina Meliande
Editor
Guilherme Tostes
Director of Photography
Tiago Rios
Director of Photography
Thiago Amud
Original Music Composer
Elsa Romero
Costume Design
Elsa Romero
Production Design
Marina Meliande
Producer
Felipe Bragança
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School about?
It’s Carnival in Rio. A young man wanders through the streets of the city and the remains of the huge cardboard parade floats. Driven by grief over the bankruptcy of his samba school, he’s also haunted by memories of his dead father and a lost love. An impressive cinematic experiment composed of fragments of the present and the past, developed as part cinema, part art installation in the tropical setting of Rio.
Who directed A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School?
A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School was directed by Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança.
Who stars in A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School?
The principal cast of A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School includes Ítalo Martins, Rachel Villar, Lux Négre, Márcio Vito, Matheus Macena.
When was A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School released and how long is it?
A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School was composed by Thiago Amud.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School?
A Whale Can Be Torn Apart Like a Samba School holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).