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Limite

“The urban entity versus the passion for the land”

Synopsis

Adrift in the vast expanse of the ocean, a solitary boat carries three castaways—a man and two women. Stranded and devoid of any glimmer of rescue, they find solace in recounting the tales of their lives to one another. As they delve into their personal narratives, reminiscing about the circumstances that led them to this desolate predicament, they navigate through the depths of three distinct destinies. Bound by the confines of their shared space, every aspect of their existence becomes a boundary, underscoring their plight.

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Wagner Moura on Mário Peixoto's LIMITE (1931)Official

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mário Peixoto
Screenplay & Story
Mário Peixoto
Original Score
Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky
Original Title
Limite
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
Cinédia

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mário Peixoto

Screenplay & Story

Mário Peixoto

Original Score & Music

Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky

Director of Photography

Edgar Brasil

Film Editing

Mário Peixoto, Edgar Brasil

Producers

Mário Peixoto

Department Leadership Roster

Mário Peixoto

Mário Peixoto

Director

Mário Peixoto

Mário Peixoto

Editor

Mário Peixoto

Mário Peixoto

Writer

Edgar Brasil

Edgar Brasil

Director of Photography

Mário Peixoto

Mário Peixoto

Producer

Edgar Brasil

Edgar Brasil

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Limite

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Limite about?

Adrift in the vast expanse of the ocean, a solitary boat carries three castaways—a man and two women. Stranded and devoid of any glimmer of rescue, they find solace in recounting the tales of their lives to one another. As they delve into their personal narratives, reminiscing about the circumstances that led them to this desolate predicament, they navigate through the depths of three distinct destinies. Bound by the confines of their shared space, every aspect of their existence becomes a boundary, underscoring their plight.

Who directed Limite?

Limite was directed by Mário Peixoto.

Who stars in Limite?

The principal cast of Limite includes Olga Breno, Tatiana Rey, Raul Schnoor, Brutus Pedreira, Carmen Santos.

When was Limite released and how long is it?

Limite was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for Limite?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Limite was composed by Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky.