Quincas Borba
Synopsis
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Santos
- Original Score
- Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva
- Original Title
- Quincas Borba
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Santos
Roberto Santos, Machado de Assis
Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva
Roberto Santos Filho
Carlos Alvaro Vera
Roberto Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Santos Filho
Director of Photography
Carlos Alvaro Vera
Editor
Roberto Santos
Director
Roberto Santos
Screenplay
Luiz Chagas
Original Music Composer
Manoel Paiva
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quincas Borba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quincas Borba about?
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
Who directed Quincas Borba?
Quincas Borba was directed by Roberto Santos.
Who stars in Quincas Borba?
The principal cast of Quincas Borba includes Paulo Villaça, Helber Rangel, Fúlvio Stefanini, Brigitte Broder, Luiz Serra.
When was Quincas Borba released and how long is it?
Quincas Borba was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Quincas Borba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quincas Borba was composed by Luiz Chagas, Manoel Paiva.
Is Quincas Borba based on a book or true story?
Quincas Borba is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Machado de Assis".