
The Rehearsal
O Ensaio
Synopsis
Isa, a young artist invited to propose a project for an exhibition, sets out to stage a dramatic adaptation of ‘The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas’, a satirical 19th-century novel by Machado de Assis. The rehearsal is marred by difficulties which the viewer must interpret as being due to the fact that Isa is a woman, young, black, all of the above, or as difficulties anyone would encounter.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Tamar Guimarães
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa de Raaf, Lillah Halla, Tamar Guimarães
- Original Title
- O Ensaio
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamar Guimarães
Melissa de Raaf, Lillah Halla, Tamar Guimarães
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa de Raaf
Screenplay
Tamar Guimarães
Director
Lillah Halla
Screenplay
Tamar Guimarães
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rehearsal
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What is The Rehearsal about?
Isa, a young artist invited to propose a project for an exhibition, sets out to stage a dramatic adaptation of ‘The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas’, a satirical 19th-century novel by Machado de Assis. The rehearsal is marred by difficulties which the viewer must interpret as being due to the fact that Isa is a woman, young, black, all of the above, or as difficulties anyone would encounter.
Who directed The Rehearsal?
The Rehearsal was directed by Tamar Guimarães.
Who stars in The Rehearsal?
The principal cast of The Rehearsal includes Isabél Zuaa, Germano Melo, Camila Mota, Julia Ianina.
When was The Rehearsal released and how long is it?
The Rehearsal was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 51m.
