Capitu
Synopsis
Adaptation of Machado de Assis’s classic novel “Dom Casmurro”. Bentinho and Capitu are friends since childhood and end up marrying. But Bentinho destroys his life when he starts suspecting Capitu has an affair with his best friend and that his son is not really his.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo César Saraceni
- Screenplay & Story
- Lygia Fagundes Telles, Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes, Paulo César Saraceni, Machado de Assis
- Original Title
- Capitu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Produções Cinematográficas Imago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo César Saraceni
Lygia Fagundes Telles, Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes, Paulo César Saraceni, Machado de Assis
Mário Carneiro
Nello Melli
Carlos Diegues, Luiz Carlos Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Mário Carneiro
Director of Photography
Lygia Fagundes Telles
Writer
Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes
Writer
Paulo César Saraceni
Director
Paulo César Saraceni
Writer
Anísio Medeiros
Costume Design
Carlos Diegues
Producer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Nello Melli
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Capitu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capitu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Capitu about?
Adaptation of Machado de Assis’s classic novel “Dom Casmurro”. Bentinho and Capitu are friends since childhood and end up marrying. But Bentinho destroys his life when he starts suspecting Capitu has an affair with his best friend and that his son is not really his.
Who directed Capitu?
Capitu was directed by Paulo César Saraceni.
Who stars in Capitu?
The principal cast of Capitu includes Isabella Cerqueira Campos, Othon Bastos, Raul Cortez, Marilia Carneiro, Rodolfo Arena.
When was Capitu released and how long is it?
Capitu was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.