The Ballroom

2007 1h 35m PT

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6.0

MID

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7.1

IMDB

★6.0TMDB · 12★7.1IMDB · 504

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Synopsis

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An evening in an old time dance hall in Sao Paulo introduces us to local characters who reminisce about the past, wonder about the future, have fun, flirt, fight and, of course, dance. Its earthy humour and eternal themes of ageing, loneliness and desire is an antidote to grumpy old men and women everywhere.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Leonardo Villar
Álvaro
Tônia Carrero
Alice
Cássia Kis
Marici
Betty Faria
Elza
Stepan Nercessian
Eudes
Maria Flor
Bel
Paulo Vilhena
Marquinhos
Elza Soares
Ana

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Laís Bodanzky
Writers: Laís Bodanzky, Luiz Bolognesi, Adriana Falcão
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Laís Bodanzky, shot by Walter Carvalho. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paulo Sacramento shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Leonardo Villar and Tônia Carrero and Cássia Kis carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0977642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Laís Bodanzky directs. Walter Carvalho behind the camera. Paulo Sacramento cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Directed by Laís Bodanzky, shot by Walter Carvalho. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Paulo Sacramento shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Leonardo Villar and Tônia Carrero and Cássia Kis carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0977642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.