The Middle of the World
O Caminho das Nuvens
Synopsis
Romão, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. A family of seven journeys 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, the story explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge with the courage to pursue dreams.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vicente Amorim
- Screenplay & Story
- David França Mendes
- Original Score
- André Abujamra
- Original Title
- O Caminho das Nuvens
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- LC Barreto, Filmes do Equador, Miravista, Globo Filmes, MegaColor, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vicente Amorim
David França Mendes
André Abujamra
Gustavo Hadba
Pedro Amorim
Bruno Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto, Angelo Gastal
Department Leadership Roster
David França Mendes
Writer
Vicente Amorim
Director
Bruno Barreto
Producer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Lucy Barreto
Producer
Pedro Amorim
Editor
Jean Louis Leblanc
Production Design
Gustavo Hadba
Director of Photography
Angelo Gastal
Producer
Cristina Kangussu
Costume Design
Valeria Stefani
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Middle of the World
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What is The Middle of the World about?
Romão, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. A family of seven journeys 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, the story explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge with the courage to pursue dreams.
Who directed The Middle of the World?
The Middle of the World was directed by Vicente Amorim.
Who stars in The Middle of the World?
The principal cast of The Middle of the World includes Cláudia Abreu, Wagner Moura, Ravi Ramos Lacerda, Carol Castro, Caco Monteiro.
When was The Middle of the World released and how long is it?
The Middle of the World was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Middle of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Middle of the World was composed by André Abujamra.