Midnight
O Primeiro Dia
“If there is one day to decide something in life, this day is today.”
Synopsis
On December 31st 1999, destiny brings a fugitive prisoner and a depressed middle class teacher together, as the new millennium approaches bringing hope to everyone.
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Fernanda Torres
Maria
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
João
Matheus Nachtergaele
Francisco
Nelson Sargento
Vovô
Tonico Pereira
Carcereiro
Aulio Ribeiro
José
Luciana Bezerra
Rosa
Antonio Gomes
Antonio
José Dumont
Policial
Nelson Dantas
Farmacêutico
Servílio Gomes
Cachorro
Carlos Vereza
Pedro
Adão Xalebaradã
Sabrina Rosa
Aline Porto
Alessandro Bruno
Cida Alves
Guti Fraga
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Locarno)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, João Emanuel Carneiro, José de Carvalho
- Original Score
- Naná Vasconcelos
- Original Title
- O Primeiro Dia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- VideoFilmes, Haut et Court, La Sept-Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas
Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, João Emanuel Carneiro, José de Carvalho
Naná Vasconcelos
Walter Carvalho
Felipe Lacerda
Beth Pessoa, Caroline Benjo, Carole Scotta
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Salles
Director
Daniela Thomas
Director
Beth Pessoa
Producer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Walter Salles
Writer
Daniela Thomas
Writer
João Emanuel Carneiro
Writer
Felipe Lacerda
Editor
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Naná Vasconcelos
Original Music Composer
Carla Caffé
Production Design
Cristina Camargo
Costume Design
Verônica Julian
Costume Design
José de Carvalho
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight about?
On December 31st 1999, destiny brings a fugitive prisoner and a depressed middle class teacher together, as the new millennium approaches bringing hope to everyone.
Who directed Midnight?
Midnight was directed by Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas.
Who stars in Midnight?
The principal cast of Midnight includes Fernanda Torres, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Matheus Nachtergaele, Nelson Sargento, Tonico Pereira.
When was Midnight released and how long is it?
Midnight was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight was composed by Naná Vasconcelos.