Sunstroke
Insolação
Synopsis
In an empty city, scorched by the sun, the young and old confuse the fever of sunstroke with the delicate birth of passion. Like ghosts, they hover around buildings and endless flatlands in search of the ever elusive love. Inspired by 19th century Russian short stories, the plots weave and unravel together in the improbable city of Brasilia – a distorted mirror-image of the Soviet utopia – located in the heart of the Brazilian desert.
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Leandra Leal
Liuba
Leonardo Medeiros
Leo
Paulo José
Andrei
Maria Luísa Mendonça
Ana
Simone Spoladore
Lucia
André Frateschi
Ricardo
Daniela Piepszyk
Zoyka
Eduardo Tornaghi
Architect
Arduíno Colassanti
Homem do Café
Emílio Di Biasi
Psiquiatra
Jorge Emil
Pai
Rodrigo Ferrarini
Miguel Lunardi
Homem da Faca
Antonio Medeiros
Vladimir
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felipe Hirsch, Daniela Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Eno, Sam Lipsyte
- Original Score
- Arthur de Faria
- Original Title
- Insolação
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cisma, Nós Outros Produções, Dezenove Som e Imagem
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felipe Hirsch, Daniela Thomas
Will Eno, Sam Lipsyte
Arthur de Faria
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Lívia Serpa
Pedro Igor Alcantara, Beto Amaral, Maria Ionescu, Sara Silveira
Department Leadership Roster
Felipe Hirsch
Director
Daniela Thomas
Director
Will Eno
Writer
Sam Lipsyte
Writer
Pedro Igor Alcantara
Producer
Beto Amaral
Producer
Maria Ionescu
Producer
Sara Silveira
Producer
Lívia Serpa
Editor
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunstroke
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What is Sunstroke about?
In an empty city, scorched by the sun, the young and old confuse the fever of sunstroke with the delicate birth of passion. Like ghosts, they hover around buildings and endless flatlands in search of the ever elusive love. Inspired by 19th century Russian short stories, the plots weave and unravel together in the improbable city of Brasilia – a distorted mirror-image of the Soviet utopia – located in the heart of the Brazilian desert.
Who directed Sunstroke?
Sunstroke was directed by Felipe Hirsch, Daniela Thomas.
Who stars in Sunstroke?
The principal cast of Sunstroke includes Leandra Leal, Leonardo Medeiros, Paulo José, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Simone Spoladore.
When was Sunstroke released and how long is it?
Sunstroke was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunstroke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunstroke was composed by Arthur de Faria.