Pau Brasil
Synopsis
In Pau Brasil, a small, lost village in the heart of Brazil, the families of Joaquim and Nives live side by side. Despite living in the same perverse structure of social oppression, they deal with life in radically different ways.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bertrand Duarte
Nives
Osvaldo Mil
Joaquim
Fernanda Paquelet
Juraci
Arany Santana
Leandra
Felipe Calicote
Berico
Milena Flick
Dora
Fernanda Beling
Beatriz
Edlo Mendes
Tinário
Tairine Ramos
Isaura
Narcival Rubens
Gouveia
Rita Assemany
Professora Junia
Carlos Betão
Caminhoneiro João
Agnaldo Lopes
Tenente
Frieda Gutmann
Irmã Estanislaw
Irema Santos
Irmã Consolação
Lúcio Tranchesi
Ajudante do delegado
Pisit Mota
Anunciante do circo
Bira Freitas
Bêbado
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Paraná do Cinema Brasileiro Latino
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Beléns
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Beléns, Dinorath do Valle
- Original Score
- Bira Reis
- Original Title
- Pau Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Truque Produtora de Cinema, 40º Filmproduktion, Studio Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Beléns
Fernando Beléns, Dinorath do Valle
Bira Reis
Hamilton Oliveira
André Bendocchi-Alves
Sylvia Abreu, Pola Ribeiro, Luciano Floquet
Department Leadership Roster
André Bendocchi-Alves
Editor
Fernando Beléns
Director
Sylvia Abreu
Producer
Pola Ribeiro
Producer
Fernando Beléns
Screenplay
Hamilton Oliveira
Director of Photography
Dinorath do Valle
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pau Brasil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pau Brasil about?
In Pau Brasil, a small, lost village in the heart of Brazil, the families of Joaquim and Nives live side by side. Despite living in the same perverse structure of social oppression, they deal with life in radically different ways.
Who directed Pau Brasil?
Pau Brasil was directed by Fernando Beléns.
Who stars in Pau Brasil?
The principal cast of Pau Brasil includes Bertrand Duarte, Osvaldo Mil, Fernanda Paquelet, Arany Santana, Felipe Calicote.
When was Pau Brasil released and how long is it?
Pau Brasil was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Pau Brasil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pau Brasil was composed by Bira Reis.
Is Pau Brasil based on a book or true story?
Pau Brasil is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dinorath do Valle".