Body Electric
Corpo Elétrico
Synopsis
Elias is a handsome young deputy manager in a garment factory in São Paulo. When he’s not working, he enjoys casual encounters in the big city. The arrival of a young African, Fernando, on the production line piques his interest and Elias finds himself increasingly drawn into socialising with his work colleagues.
Top Cast
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Kelner Macêdo
Elias
Lucas Andrade
Wellington
Welket Bungué
Fernando
Ana Flavia Cavalcanti
Carla
Daniel Torres
Cristovão
Dani Nefussi
Diana
Emerson Ferreira
Gilberto
Ernani Sanchez
Walter
Evandro Cavalcante
Alexandre
Georgina Castro
Cristina
Henrique Zanoni
Anderson
Linn da Quebrada
Simplesmente Pantera
Márcia Pantera
Marcia Pantera
Nash Laila
Andressa
Rodrigo Andreolli
Boy do Estacionamento
Ronaldo Serruya
Arthur
Teka Romualdo
Maria
Antonio Miano
Boy de Arthur
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Caetano
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilton Lacerda, Marcelo Caetano, Gabriel Domingues
- Original Title
- Corpo Elétrico
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- África Filmes, Desbun Filmes, Plateau Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Caetano
Hilton Lacerda, Marcelo Caetano, Gabriel Domingues
Andrea Capella
Fred Benevides
Beto Tibiriçá, Marcelo Caetano, Ana Rabelo
Department Leadership Roster
Hilton Lacerda
Screenplay
Marcelo Caetano
Screenplay
Marcelo Caetano
Director
Gabriel Domingues
Screenplay
Fred Benevides
Editor
Flora Rebollo
Costume Design
Andrea Capella
Director of Photography
Beto Tibiriçá
Producer
Marcelo Caetano
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Body Electric
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Body Electric about?
Elias is a handsome young deputy manager in a garment factory in São Paulo. When he’s not working, he enjoys casual encounters in the big city. The arrival of a young African, Fernando, on the production line piques his interest and Elias finds himself increasingly drawn into socialising with his work colleagues.
Who directed Body Electric?
Body Electric was directed by Marcelo Caetano.
Who stars in Body Electric?
The principal cast of Body Electric includes Kelner Macêdo, Lucas Andrade, Welket Bungué, Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Daniel Torres.
When was Body Electric released and how long is it?
Body Electric was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.