Bossa Nova
“The difference between "amor" and "love".”
Synopsis
After a chance encounter on the elevator, the lives of Mary Ann, a widowed English teacher, and Pedro, a recently divorced man, intersect against the hot backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.
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Bossa Nova (2000) VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-18
Top Cast
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Amy Irving
Mary Ann Simpson
Antônio Fagundes
Pedro Paulo
Alexandre Borges
Acácio
Débora Bloch
Tânia
Drica Moraes
Nadine
Giovanna Antonelli
Sharon
Rogério Cardoso
Vermont
Serjão Loroza
Gordo
Flávio São Thiago
Peçanha
Alberto de Mendoza
Juan
Pedro Cardoso
Roberto
Stephen Tobolowsky
Trevor
Kazuo Matsui
Wan-Kim-Lau
Kate Lyra
English Course Receptionist
Cássia Linhares
Reporter
Mara Carvalho
Tailor Shop Receptionist
João Camargo
English Student
Cláudio Gardin
English Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernanda Young, Alexandre Machado, Sérgio Sant'Anna
- Original Score
- Eumir Deodato
- Original Title
- Bossa Nova
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Columbia Pictures Television, Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto, Europa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Barreto
Fernanda Young, Alexandre Machado, Sérgio Sant'Anna
Eumir Deodato
Pascal Rabaud
Ray Hubley
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Bruno Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Barreto
Director
Fernanda Young
Writer
Alexandre Machado
Writer
Ray Hubley
Editor
Cassio Amarante
Production Design
Eumir Deodato
Original Music Composer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Pascal Rabaud
Director of Photography
Emilia Duncan
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bossa Nova
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bossa Nova about?
After a chance encounter on the elevator, the lives of Mary Ann, a widowed English teacher, and Pedro, a recently divorced man, intersect against the hot backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.
Who directed Bossa Nova?
Bossa Nova was directed by Bruno Barreto.
Who stars in Bossa Nova?
The principal cast of Bossa Nova includes Amy Irving, Antônio Fagundes, Alexandre Borges, Débora Bloch, Drica Moraes.
When was Bossa Nova released and how long is it?
Bossa Nova was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bossa Nova?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bossa Nova was composed by Eumir Deodato.
Is Bossa Nova based on a book or true story?
Bossa Nova is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sérgio Sant'Anna".