A Man and His Cage
Um Homem e Sua Jaula
Synopsis
The painter Tino, in professional and political crisis, receives a telegram from his mother-in-law, Selma, announcing her return from Europe. After his wife's death, Tino continues living with Selma, with whom he had ambiguous relations, which he now wants to sever. Weak at this impossible love, he asks the maid Enedina to lock him in his room. There, he revives memories through letters, notes and photographs. Selma's son João is waiting for her at the airport and dreams of loving fulfillment in his own mother's arms.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Coni Campos, Paulo Gil Soares
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Gil Soares, Fernando Coni Campos, Carlos Heitor Cony
- Original Title
- Um Homem e Sua Jaula
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Coni Campos, Paulo Gil Soares
Paulo Gil Soares, Fernando Coni Campos, Carlos Heitor Cony
Leonardo Bartucci
Renato Neumann, Alberto S. Contel
Department Leadership Roster
Paulo Gil Soares
Writer
Fernando Coni Campos
Director
Paulo Gil Soares
Director
Fernando Coni Campos
Writer
Renato Neumann
Editor
Alberto S. Contel
Editor
Leonardo Bartucci
Director of Photography
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What is A Man and His Cage about?
The painter Tino, in professional and political crisis, receives a telegram from his mother-in-law, Selma, announcing her return from Europe. After his wife's death, Tino continues living with Selma, with whom he had ambiguous relations, which he now wants to sever. Weak at this impossible love, he asks the maid Enedina to lock him in his room. There, he revives memories through letters, notes and photographs. Selma's son João is waiting for her at the airport and dreams of loving fulfillment in his own mother's arms.
Who directed A Man and His Cage?
A Man and His Cage was directed by Fernando Coni Campos, Paulo Gil Soares.
Who stars in A Man and His Cage?
The principal cast of A Man and His Cage includes Hugo Carvana, João Carlos Barroso, Esmeralda Barros, Talula Campos, Luis Carlos Miele.
When was A Man and His Cage released and how long is it?
A Man and His Cage was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is A Man and His Cage based on a book or true story?
A Man and His Cage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlos Heitor Cony".