The Private from Odessa
O Pracinha de Odessa
Synopsis
'The Private from Odessa' is a portrait of Boris Schnaiderman, Brazil's most important translator and essayist on Russian literature and culture. Using different cinematic approaches, the film depicts Boris as he reflects on his personal experiences —his childhood in the 1920's Odessa, his experience as a Brazilian soldier during World War Two— and on his still evolving work as a translator and essayist.
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- Director
- Luis Felipe Labaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Felipe Labaki
- Original Title
- O Pracinha de Odessa
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Escola de Comunicações e Artes, Universidade de São Paulo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Felipe Labaki
Luis Felipe Labaki
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Felipe Labaki
Screenplay
Luis Felipe Labaki
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Private from Odessa
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What is The Private from Odessa about?
'The Private from Odessa' is a portrait of Boris Schnaiderman, Brazil's most important translator and essayist on Russian literature and culture. Using different cinematic approaches, the film depicts Boris as he reflects on his personal experiences —his childhood in the 1920's Odessa, his experience as a Brazilian soldier during World War Two— and on his still evolving work as a translator and essayist.
Who directed The Private from Odessa?
The Private from Odessa was directed by Luis Felipe Labaki.
Who stars in The Private from Odessa?
The principal cast of The Private from Odessa includes Boris Schnaiderman, Gustavo Sol, Priscilla Herrerias.
When was The Private from Odessa released and how long is it?
The Private from Odessa was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 22m.