Vera
Synopsis
Based on the life of Brazilian poet Anderson Bigode Herzer, this intense drama tells the story of Bauer, a trans man who navigates a difficult life in an orphanage before finding love with young librarian Clara.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Toledo
- Screenplay & Story
- Anderson Bigode Herzer, Sérgio Toledo
- Original Score
- Arrigo Barnabé
- Original Title
- Vera
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Embrafilme, Grange, Nexus Cinema e Vídeo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Toledo
Anderson Bigode Herzer, Sérgio Toledo
Arrigo Barnabé
Tércio G. Mota
Ilia Warchawchik, Ana Maria Warchawchik
Department Leadership Roster
Arrigo Barnabé
Original Music Composer
Ilia Warchawchik
Producer
Ana Maria Warchawchik
Producer
Tércio G. Mota
Editor
Sérgio Toledo
Director
Sérgio Toledo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vera about?
Based on the life of Brazilian poet Anderson Bigode Herzer, this intense drama tells the story of Bauer, a trans man who navigates a difficult life in an orphanage before finding love with young librarian Clara.
Who directed Vera?
Vera was directed by Sérgio Toledo.
Who stars in Vera?
The principal cast of Vera includes Ana Beatriz Nogueira, Raul Cortez, Aida Leiner, Adriana Abujamra, Carlos Kroeber.
When was Vera released and how long is it?
Vera was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Vera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vera was composed by Arrigo Barnabé.
Is Vera based on a book or true story?
Vera is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anderson Bigode Herzer".