Heleno
“Passion. Decadence. Destruction.”
Synopsis
José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.
Top Cast
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Rodrigo Santoro
Heleno de Freitas
Alinne Moraes
Silvia
Angie Cepeda
Diamantina
Erom Cordeiro
Alberto
Mauricio Tizumba
Jorge
Duda Ribeiro
César
Orã Figueiredo
Bezerra
Jean Pierre Noher
Dr. Souza Lima
Othon Bastos
Carlito Rocha
Herson Capri
Médico da clínica
Juliana Lohmann
Tiete Cena do Carro
Luka Ribeiro
Túlio
Ernani Moraes
Treinador do Vasco
Priscila Assum
Edith
Laila Zaid
Vendedora de Cigarro
Fernando Caruso
Locutor 1 (Z.É)
Gregório Duvivier
Locutor 2 (Z.É)
Marcelo Adnet
Locutor 3 (Z.É)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Henrique Fonseca
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Castets, Felipe Bragança, José Henrique Fonseca
- Original Score
- Berna Ceppas
- Original Title
- Heleno
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Zola Filmes, BNDES, Petrobras, Downtown Filmes, FINEP/Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovacão, Goritzia Filmes, RT Features, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Henrique Fonseca
Fernando Castets, Felipe Bragança, José Henrique Fonseca, L.G. Bayão
Berna Ceppas
Walter Carvalho
Sérgio Mekler
Rodrigo Teixeira, José Henrique Fonseca, Eduardo Pop, Beto Bruno, Eliane Ferreira
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Castets
Screenplay
José Henrique Fonseca
Director
Felipe Bragança
Screenplay
L.G. Bayão
Writer
José Henrique Fonseca
Screenplay
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Rodrigo Teixeira
Producer
José Henrique Fonseca
Producer
Valeria Stefani
Costume Design
Eduardo Pop
Producer
Rodrigo Santoro
Producer
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heleno
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heleno about?
José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.
Who directed Heleno?
Heleno was directed by José Henrique Fonseca.
Who stars in Heleno?
The principal cast of Heleno includes Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, Angie Cepeda, Erom Cordeiro, Mauricio Tizumba.
When was Heleno released and how long is it?
Heleno was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Heleno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heleno was composed by Berna Ceppas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heleno?
Heleno holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).