Whirlpool
Redemoinho
Synopsis
Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his childhood friend Gildo reappears, driving a fancy car and boasting of his successful life in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. As the two sit down for a beer, memories, regrets and old resentments slowly resurface.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luiz Villamarim
- Screenplay & Story
- George Moura
- Original Title
- Redemoinho
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Bananeira Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luiz Villamarim
George Moura
Walter Carvalho
Quito Ribeiro
Alex Sander Silva, Vânia Catani
Department Leadership Roster
Rô Nascimento
Costume Design
Marcos Pedroso
Production Design
José Luiz Villamarim
Director
Quito Ribeiro
Editor
George Moura
Writer
Vânia Catani
Producer
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whirlpool about?
Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his childhood friend Gildo reappears, driving a fancy car and boasting of his successful life in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. As the two sit down for a beer, memories, regrets and old resentments slowly resurface.
Who directed Whirlpool?
Whirlpool was directed by José Luiz Villamarim.
Who stars in Whirlpool?
The principal cast of Whirlpool includes Irandhir Santos, Júlio Andrade, Dira Paes, Cássia Kis, Démick Lopes.
When was Whirlpool released and how long is it?
Whirlpool was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.