Before, the Summer
Antes, o Verão
“A story about love and sex”
Synopsis
A middle-aged man builds a summer house in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro. Married to a beautiful woman, father of two and with a successful career, the house is a symbol of his personal achievements. But as the wind, the salt and the sand threaten to invade the breaches of the house, their marriage begins to crumble. And, like a bad omen, a mysterious murder takes place in the vicinity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerson Tavares
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerson Tavares
- Original Score
- Erlon Chaves
- Original Title
- Antes, o Verão
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Verona Filmes, Jarbas Barbosa Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerson Tavares
Gerson Tavares, Carlos Heitor Cony
Erlon Chaves
José Rosa
Roberto Pires
Jarbas Barbosa
Department Leadership Roster
Gerson Tavares
Director
Jarbas Barbosa
Producer
Erlon Chaves
Original Music Composer
Gerson Tavares
Screenplay
Roberto Pires
Editor
José Rosa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before, the Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before, the Summer about?
A middle-aged man builds a summer house in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro. Married to a beautiful woman, father of two and with a successful career, the house is a symbol of his personal achievements. But as the wind, the salt and the sand threaten to invade the breaches of the house, their marriage begins to crumble. And, like a bad omen, a mysterious murder takes place in the vicinity.
Who directed Before, the Summer?
Before, the Summer was directed by Gerson Tavares.
Who stars in Before, the Summer?
The principal cast of Before, the Summer includes Jardel Filho, Norma Bengell, Paulo Gracindo, Hugo Carvana, Gilda Grillo.
When was Before, the Summer released and how long is it?
Before, the Summer was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Before, the Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before, the Summer was composed by Erlon Chaves.
Is Before, the Summer based on a book or true story?
Before, the Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlos Heitor Cony".