Benjamim
Synopsis
Benjamim Zambraia is a lonely man, a famous model with a tragic past. Some time in the past, he showed some officers the exact location where the woman he loved was hiding with her guerilla lover. As a result, the two were killed. One day, he casually meets a woman who looks very much like his former love, and this fact changes his life. Could she be the daughter of his great love? Or her reincarnation?
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Paulo José
Benjamin
Cleo
Ariela Masé / Castana Beatriz
Danton Mello
Benjamin jovem
Guilherme Leme
Jeovan
Chico Diaz
Alyandro
Rodolfo Bottino
Gâmbolo
Ernesto Piccolo
Zorza
Pablo Padilha
Inquilino
Nelson Xavier
Dr. Cantagalo
Mauro Mendonça
Dr. Campoceleste
Miguel Lunardi
Professor Douglas
Dadá Maia
Secretária
Ivone Hoffmann
Governanta
Ana Kutner
Assistente Gâmbolo
Micaela Góes
Aninha
Ana Morais
Ariela menina
Wando
Zeca Pagodinho
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monique Gardenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Monique Gardenberg, Jorge Furtado, Glênio Póvoas
- Original Score
- Arnaldo Antunes, Chico Neves
- Original Title
- Benjamim
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Natasha Filmes, Dueto Filmes, Gullane Entretenimento, Europa Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Estúdios Mega
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monique Gardenberg
Monique Gardenberg, Jorge Furtado, Glênio Póvoas, Chico Buarque
Arnaldo Antunes, Chico Neves
Marcelo Durst
João Paulo Carvalho
Elisa Tolomelli, Paula Lavigne, Augusto Casé
Department Leadership Roster
Monique Gardenberg
Director
João Paulo Carvalho
Editor
Arnaldo Antunes
Original Music Composer
Chico Neves
Original Music Composer
Monique Gardenberg
Screenplay
Marcelo Durst
Director of Photography
Paula Lavigne
Producer
Augusto Casé
Producer
Jorge Furtado
Screenplay
Glênio Póvoas
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benjamim about?
Benjamim Zambraia is a lonely man, a famous model with a tragic past. Some time in the past, he showed some officers the exact location where the woman he loved was hiding with her guerilla lover. As a result, the two were killed. One day, he casually meets a woman who looks very much like his former love, and this fact changes his life. Could she be the daughter of his great love? Or her reincarnation?
Who directed Benjamim?
Benjamim was directed by Monique Gardenberg.
Who stars in Benjamim?
The principal cast of Benjamim includes Paulo José, Cleo, Danton Mello, Guilherme Leme, Chico Diaz.
When was Benjamim released and how long is it?
Benjamim was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Benjamim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benjamim was composed by Arnaldo Antunes, Chico Neves.
Is Benjamim based on a book or true story?
Benjamim is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Chico Buarque".