The Machine
A Máquina
“Love is the fuel”
Synopsis
In Nordestina, a small town lost in the Brazilian badlands, young Karina dreams of becoming an actress and leaving to explore the world. Before losing his love, Dona Nazaré’s son, Antônio, takes the first step in a kamikaze crusade to bring the world to Karina. For that, Antônio leaves town and announces, in a TV show that he will set off on a sensational adventure: a trip into the future, starting from Nordestina’s square. A story where dreams contradict reality, geographical and political conditions threaten to block life, and love plays the part of the transforming element.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer - A Máquina, o Amor é o combustivel
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-12
Top Cast
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Paulo Autran
Antônio no Futuro
Gustavo Falcão
Antônio
Mariana Ximenes
Karina
Vladimir Brichta
José Onório
Fabiana Karla
Dona Nazaré
Wagner Moura
Apresentador da TV
Lázaro Ramos
Doido Cético
Zéu Britto
Doido Cantador
Val Perré
Valdene (adulto)
Prazeres Barbosa
Prazeres
Osvaldo Mil
Seu Neco
Cristiane Ferreira
Maria da Graça
Fernanda Beling
Jéssica
Aramis Trindade
Doido da Mochila
Edmilson Barros
Doido Discípulo
Fabrício Boliveira
Valdene (jovem)
Felipe Koury
Homem do Ventilador
Rick De la Torre
The Sconhecidos
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio - Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Falcão
- Screenplay & Story
- João Falcão, Adriana Falcão
- Original Score
- Zéu Britto, DJ Dolores, Robertinho de Recife, Chico Buarque
- Original Title
- A Máquina
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Labo Cine do Brasil, Miravista, Diler & Associados
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Falcão
João Falcão, Adriana Falcão
Zéu Britto, DJ Dolores, Robertinho de Recife, Chico Buarque
Walter Carvalho
Natara Ney
Telmo Maia, Diler Trindade, Ana Seixas
Department Leadership Roster
João Falcão
Director
Kika Lopes
Costume Design
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Natara Ney
Editor
DJ Dolores
Original Music Composer
Robertinho de Recife
Original Music Composer
Chico Buarque
Original Music Composer
Diler Trindade
Producer
João Falcão
Screenplay
Adriana Falcão
Screenplay
Ana Seixas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Machine about?
In Nordestina, a small town lost in the Brazilian badlands, young Karina dreams of becoming an actress and leaving to explore the world. Before losing his love, Dona Nazaré’s son, Antônio, takes the first step in a kamikaze crusade to bring the world to Karina. For that, Antônio leaves town and announces, in a TV show that he will set off on a sensational adventure: a trip into the future, starting from Nordestina’s square. A story where dreams contradict reality, geographical and political conditions threaten to block life, and love plays the part of the transforming element.
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by João Falcão.
Who stars in The Machine?
The principal cast of The Machine includes Paulo Autran, Gustavo Falcão, Mariana Ximenes, Vladimir Brichta, Fabiana Karla.
When was The Machine released and how long is it?
The Machine was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Machine was composed by Zéu Britto, DJ Dolores, Robertinho de Recife, Chico Buarque.
Is The Machine based on a book or true story?
The Machine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adriana Falcão".