As Borboletas Também Amam
Synopsis
Monica, a naive schoolgirl from a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, meets Virginia, a former neighbor, now living in Copacabana. Influenced by her, she decides to take on a double life: in the morning she is the suburban girl, in the afternoon she attends a brothel in the South Zone. One day she meets Flávio, a friend and eventual lover of Virginia. Flávio falls in love with the purity of Monica and wants to drive away her friends, for considering Virginia a bad company for her beloved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.B. Tanko
- Screenplay & Story
- J.B. Tanko
- Original Title
- As Borboletas Também Amam
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- J.B. Tanko Filmes, Ventania Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.B. Tanko
J.B. Tanko
Manoel Oliveira
J.B. Tanko, Paulo Porto
Department Leadership Roster
J.B. Tanko
Writer
J.B. Tanko
Producer
Paulo Porto
Producer
Manoel Oliveira
Editor
J.B. Tanko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Borboletas Também Amam
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What is As Borboletas Também Amam about?
Monica, a naive schoolgirl from a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, meets Virginia, a former neighbor, now living in Copacabana. Influenced by her, she decides to take on a double life: in the morning she is the suburban girl, in the afternoon she attends a brothel in the South Zone. One day she meets Flávio, a friend and eventual lover of Virginia. Flávio falls in love with the purity of Monica and wants to drive away her friends, for considering Virginia a bad company for her beloved.
Who directed As Borboletas Também Amam?
As Borboletas Também Amam was directed by J.B. Tanko.
Who stars in As Borboletas Também Amam?
The principal cast of As Borboletas Também Amam includes Paulo Porto, Rossana Ghessa, Neila Tavares, Angelina Muniz, Arlindo Barreto.
When was As Borboletas Também Amam released and how long is it?
As Borboletas Também Amam was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.