Bela Donna
Synopsis
American couple move to the State of Ceará, Brazil, in the 1930s. The husband is looking for oil. His beautiful wife, Donna, soon falls in love with a rude but charming fisherman. The forbidden romance may destroy her marriage and upset the morals of the small village where they live.
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Natasha Henstridge
Donna
Eduardo Moscovis
Nô
Andrew McCarthy
Frank
Florinda Bolkan
Mãe Ana
Sophie Ward
Lidia
Odilon Wagner
John
Letícia Sabatella
Benta
Guilherme Karam
Silva
Ângelo Antônio
Tonho
Jackson Costa
Afrânio
Nildo Parente
Padre Jorge
Arduíno Colassanti
Capitão
Jurandir de Oliveira
Juca
Rita Martins
Rita
Charles Paraventi
Dr. Farina
Domingos Alcântara
Zé Divina
Fábio Barreto
Governador
Luisa de Paula Marques
Cecília
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fábio Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Ephron, José Lins do Rego
- Original Title
- Bela Donna
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Companhia de Imagem, Consórcio Europa Severiano Ribeiro, LC Barreto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fábio Barreto
Amy Ephron, José Lins do Rego
Félix "Chango" Monti
Virginia Flores, Caroline Biggerstaff
Department Leadership Roster
Fábio Barreto
Director
Amy Ephron
Writer
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Virginia Flores
Editor
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bela Donna
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What is Bela Donna about?
American couple move to the State of Ceará, Brazil, in the 1930s. The husband is looking for oil. His beautiful wife, Donna, soon falls in love with a rude but charming fisherman. The forbidden romance may destroy her marriage and upset the morals of the small village where they live.
Who directed Bela Donna?
Bela Donna was directed by Fábio Barreto.
Who stars in Bela Donna?
The principal cast of Bela Donna includes Natasha Henstridge, Eduardo Moscovis, Andrew McCarthy, Florinda Bolkan, Sophie Ward.
When was Bela Donna released and how long is it?
Bela Donna was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Is Bela Donna based on a book or true story?
Bela Donna is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Lins do Rego".