Childhood
Infância
Synopsis
The film uses delicacy and humor to describe the authoritarian functioning of a typically Brazilian 1950 family in Rio de Janeiro. The family is headed by a matriarch anxiously waiting for the night to hear Carlos Lacerda. The intense emotional plot highlights the absurdity of the characters' behavior.
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Fernanda Montenegro
Dona Mocinha
Raul Guaraná
Rodriguinho
Priscilla Rozenbaum
Conceição
Paulo Betti
Henrique
Ricardo Kosovski
Orlando
Nanda Costa
Iracema
Maria Flor
Adalgisa
Lucca Valor
Ricardinho
Fernando Gomes
Manoel
José Roberto Oliveira
Pinheiro
Clemente Viscaíno
José
Renata Paschoal
Maria Augusta
Enrico Paschoal Nicaretta
Rodriguinho (5 anos)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domingos de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Domingos de Oliveira
- Original Title
- Infância
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domingos de Oliveira
Domingos de Oliveira
Department Leadership Roster
Domingos de Oliveira
Writer
Domingos de Oliveira
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Childhood
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What is Childhood about?
The film uses delicacy and humor to describe the authoritarian functioning of a typically Brazilian 1950 family in Rio de Janeiro. The family is headed by a matriarch anxiously waiting for the night to hear Carlos Lacerda. The intense emotional plot highlights the absurdity of the characters' behavior.
Who directed Childhood?
Childhood was directed by Domingos de Oliveira.
Who stars in Childhood?
The principal cast of Childhood includes Fernanda Montenegro, Raul Guaraná, Priscilla Rozenbaum, Paulo Betti, Ricardo Kosovski.
When was Childhood released and how long is it?
Childhood was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.