The Heart's Root
A Raiz do Coração
Synopsis
Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
Top Cast
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Luís Miguel Cintra
Catão
Joana Bárcia
Sílvia
Isabel Ruth
Ju
Melvil Poupaud
Vicente Corvo
Miguel Guilherme
Oscar
António Durães
Infante
Fernando Heitor
Roberta
Teresa Roby
Babies' Mother
Manuel Mozos
Young Man at the Party
Carla Chambel
Manuela de Freitas
Mrs. Assembleia
Ana Deus
Linda
Paulo Guilherme
Paulo Pinto
Voice of Vicente Corvo
Pedro Pernas
Pedro Miguel Silva
Jenny Larrue
Bruna
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulo Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Waltz, Raquel Freire, Paulo Rocha, Regina Guimarães
- Original Score
- José Mário Branco
- Original Title
- A Raiz do Coração
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- RTP, Suma Filmes, Boomerang Productions, Les Films de l'Atalante, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulo Rocha
Jeanne Waltz, Raquel Freire, Paulo Rocha, Regina Guimarães
José Mário Branco
Elso Roque
Edgar Feldman
Gérard Vaugois, Paulo Rocha
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Rocha
Director
Edgar Feldman
Editor
Gérard Vaugois
Producer
Paulo Rocha
Producer
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
Manuela Bronze
Costume Design
Jeanne Waltz
Screenplay
Raquel Freire
Screenplay
Paulo Rocha
Screenplay
Regina Guimarães
Screenplay
Eduardo Filipe Jr.
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart's Root
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart's Root about?
Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
Who directed The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root was directed by Paulo Rocha.
Who stars in The Heart's Root?
The principal cast of The Heart's Root includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, Isabel Ruth, Melvil Poupaud, Miguel Guilherme.
When was The Heart's Root released and how long is it?
The Heart's Root was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart's Root?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart's Root was composed by José Mário Branco.