Foreign Land
Terra Estrangeira
“The best place to lose someone or your own self”
Synopsis
During a time of political upheaval in Brazil, two strangers meet by coincidence in a foreign land and end up caught in the middle of a gem smuggling ring.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Terra estrangeiraOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-10
Top Cast
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Fernanda Torres
Alex
Fernando Alves Pinto
Paco
Luís Melo
Ígor
Alexandre Borges
Miguel
Laura Cardoso
Manuela
João Lagarto
Pedro
Tchéky Karyo
Kraft
Zeka Laplaine
Loli
João Grosso
Carlos
Canto e Castro
Porteiro
Miguel Guilherme
André
Carlos Santos
Olívio
Isilda Marques
Muher do Olívio
Ângelo Torres
Angolano 1
José Antonio Pires
Angolano 2
Miguel Hurst
Angolano 3
António Cara D'Anjo
Espanhol 1
Álvaro Lavín
Espanhol 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, Marcos Bernstein, Millor Fernandes
- Original Score
- José Miguel Wisnik
- Original Title
- Terra Estrangeira
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- VideoFilmes, Animatógrafo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas
Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, Marcos Bernstein, Millor Fernandes
José Miguel Wisnik
José Guerra, Walter Carvalho
Walter Salles, Felipe Lacerda
Flávio R. Tambellini
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Salles
Director
Daniela Thomas
Director
Walter Salles
Editor
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Walter Salles
Writer
Daniela Thomas
Writer
Marcos Bernstein
Writer
Millor Fernandes
Writer
Felipe Lacerda
Editor
Flávio R. Tambellini
Producer
José Miguel Wisnik
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Foreign Land about?
During a time of political upheaval in Brazil, two strangers meet by coincidence in a foreign land and end up caught in the middle of a gem smuggling ring.
Who directed Foreign Land?
Foreign Land was directed by Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas.
Who stars in Foreign Land?
The principal cast of Foreign Land includes Fernanda Torres, Fernando Alves Pinto, Luís Melo, Alexandre Borges, Laura Cardoso.
When was Foreign Land released and how long is it?
Foreign Land was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Foreign Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foreign Land was composed by José Miguel Wisnik.