The Book of Delights
O Livro dos Prazeres
Synopsis
The film brings Clarice Lispector’s novel Uma Aprendizagem ou O Livro dos Prazeres to the current days. In the plot, Lóri is a lonely and melancholic woman. She divides her time between her duties as a school teacher and her relationships, which are always fast and shallow. By chance, she meets Ulisses, an acknowledged Philosophy professor, who is self centered and provocative. Although he knows nothing about women, Lóri learns with him how to love and to face her own loneliness.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-02
Top Cast
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Simone Spoladore
Lóri
Javier Drolas
Ulisses
Felipe Rocha
Davi
Gabriel Stauffer
Carlos
Martha Nowill
Luciana
Ana Carbatti
Diretora Miriam
Leandra Leal
Mulher do maiô vermelho
Theo Almeida
Otto
Bruce Gomlevsky
Transa 1
Rafael Tavares
Matheus
Fernanda Chicolet
Transa 3
Javier Vázquez
Diego
Marina Morena
Sônia
Jorge Miguel
Wallyson
Julia Leal Youssef
Menina na piscina
Release History & Theatrical Window
44° Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
September 2, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcela Lordy
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarice Lispector, Marcela Lordy, Josefina Trotta
- Original Score
- Edson Secco
- Original Title
- O Livro dos Prazeres
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Big Bonsai, Cinematográfica Marcela, Rizoma Films, República Pureza Filmes, Canal Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcela Lordy
Clarice Lispector, Marcela Lordy, Josefina Trotta
Edson Secco
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Rosario Suárez
Deborah Osborn, Felipe Briso, Natacha Cervi, Marcela Lordy, Marcello Ludwig Maia
Department Leadership Roster
Edson Secco
Original Music Composer
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Director of Photography
Deborah Osborn
Producer
Marcela Lordy
Director
Rosario Suárez
Editor
Marcela Lordy
Writer
Josefina Trotta
Writer
Felipe Briso
Producer
Natacha Cervi
Producer
Marcela Lordy
Producer
Marcello Ludwig Maia
Producer
Hernán Musaluppi
Producer
Camila Nunes
Producer
Rocío Scenna
Producer
Gilberto Topczewski
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Delights
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What is The Book of Delights about?
The film brings Clarice Lispector’s novel Uma Aprendizagem ou O Livro dos Prazeres to the current days. In the plot, Lóri is a lonely and melancholic woman. She divides her time between her duties as a school teacher and her relationships, which are always fast and shallow. By chance, she meets Ulisses, an acknowledged Philosophy professor, who is self centered and provocative. Although he knows nothing about women, Lóri learns with him how to love and to face her own loneliness.
Who directed The Book of Delights?
The Book of Delights was directed by Marcela Lordy.
Who stars in The Book of Delights?
The principal cast of The Book of Delights includes Simone Spoladore, Javier Drolas, Felipe Rocha, Gabriel Stauffer, Martha Nowill.
When was The Book of Delights released and how long is it?
The Book of Delights was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Book of Delights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Book of Delights was composed by Edson Secco.
Is The Book of Delights based on a book or true story?
The Book of Delights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clarice Lispector".