The Margin
A Margem
“An odd story of two odd love stories”
Synopsis
On the banks of São Paulo's Rio Tietê, a poignant tale unfolds, featuring a tapestry of characters existing on the fringes of society. Prostitutes, a pimp, a mentally disabled man, and others marginalized by fate lead lives mired in hopelessness, devoid of any prospect. Trapped in the relentless cycle of their ordinary yet despairing existence, they yearn for release, anticipating the embrace of death as their only salvation—a collective passage onto the harrowing vessel of damnation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
- Screenplay & Story
- Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
- Original Score
- Luiz Chaves
- Original Title
- A Margem
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ozualdo R. Candeias Produções Cinematográficas, Produtora Nacional de Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Luiz Chaves
Belarmindo Manccini
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Department Leadership Roster
Luiz Chaves
Original Music Composer
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Director
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Editor
Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Writer
Belarmindo Manccini
Director of Photography
José Pereira da Silva
Production Design
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What is The Margin about?
On the banks of São Paulo's Rio Tietê, a poignant tale unfolds, featuring a tapestry of characters existing on the fringes of society. Prostitutes, a pimp, a mentally disabled man, and others marginalized by fate lead lives mired in hopelessness, devoid of any prospect. Trapped in the relentless cycle of their ordinary yet despairing existence, they yearn for release, anticipating the embrace of death as their only salvation—a collective passage onto the harrowing vessel of damnation.
Who directed The Margin?
The Margin was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.
Who stars in The Margin?
The principal cast of The Margin includes Valeria Vidal, Bentinho, Lucy Rangel, Mário Benvenutti, Paulo Ramos.
When was The Margin released and how long is it?
The Margin was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Margin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Margin was composed by Luiz Chaves.