Cold Tropics
Recife Frio
Synopsis
In tropical Recife, in northeastern Brazil, temperatures drop to impossible lows and the inhabitants have to adapt. This 'mockumentary' gradually turns critical, looking at the climate, urban development and social interaction from every angle. Does a ray of sun pierce the clouds, after all?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andrés Schaffer
Um Narrador
Luiz Otávio Pereira
Um Cientista
Emilie Lesclaux
Uma Cientista
Juliano Dornelles
Um Cientista
Simone Jubert
Uma Cientista
Tião
Um Cientista
Gilvan Soares
Um sem teto
Cristiane Santos
Uma sem teto
Charles Hodges
Uma Voz Cética
Amanda Dias Maranhão
Uma garota com sombrinha
Vanessa Lins
Uma mulher saudosa
Luciano Arrais Andrade
Um homem saudoso
Enio
Um pastor
Antônio Paulo
Um papai noel
Yannick Ollivier
Um Francês do sol
Jr. Black
Um Artesão
Djanira Pessoa Correia
Uma mãe
Júlio Rocha
Um pai
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Brasília
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Screenplay & Story
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Original Title
- Recife Frio
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- CinemaScópio, Símio Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Pedro Sotero
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Emilie Lesclaux
Emilie Lesclaux, Juliano Dornelles, Kleber Mendonça Filho
Department Leadership Roster
Emilie Lesclaux
Producer
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Director of Photography
Juliano Dornelles
Production Design
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Editor
Juliano Dornelles
Producer
Emilie Lesclaux
Editor
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Writer
Pedro Sotero
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Tropics
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cold Tropics about?
In tropical Recife, in northeastern Brazil, temperatures drop to impossible lows and the inhabitants have to adapt. This 'mockumentary' gradually turns critical, looking at the climate, urban development and social interaction from every angle. Does a ray of sun pierce the clouds, after all?
Who directed Cold Tropics?
Cold Tropics was directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.
Who stars in Cold Tropics?
The principal cast of Cold Tropics includes Andrés Schaffer, Luiz Otávio Pereira, Emilie Lesclaux, Juliano Dornelles, Simone Jubert.
When was Cold Tropics released and how long is it?
Cold Tropics was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 25m.