Homem Comum
Synopsis
Over nearly 20 years, filmmaker Carlos Nader lived with the Paraná truck Nilson de Paula and his family. From the beginning, the project was to conduct a documentary whose intentions become viscerally, a process also captured by the camera. During this period, becomes the lives of Nilson, who gets sick, his wife, Jane, and his only daughter, Liciane, as well as the director, who happens to be part of this circle also affectively. Major issues such as the meaning of life, are incorporated into the very fabric of the film, which oppose excerpts from the classic "The Word" (Ordet), Carl Dreyer, highlighting aesthetic and existential connections.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Nader
- Original Title
- Homem Comum
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Nader
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Nader
Director
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What is Homem Comum about?
Over nearly 20 years, filmmaker Carlos Nader lived with the Paraná truck Nilson de Paula and his family. From the beginning, the project was to conduct a documentary whose intentions become viscerally, a process also captured by the camera. During this period, becomes the lives of Nilson, who gets sick, his wife, Jane, and his only daughter, Liciane, as well as the director, who happens to be part of this circle also affectively. Major issues such as the meaning of life, are incorporated into the very fabric of the film, which oppose excerpts from the classic "The Word" (Ordet), Carl Dreyer, highlighting aesthetic and existential connections.
Who directed Homem Comum?
Homem Comum was directed by Carlos Nader.
Who stars in Homem Comum?
The principal cast of Homem Comum includes Not specified.
When was Homem Comum released and how long is it?
Homem Comum was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.