O Homem do Ano

"Even losers get to win sometimes."

Aug 1 2003 N/A 1h 45m
Action, Crime, Drama

Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.

Plot

In Rio, Máiquel is without prospects. He's philosophical and low-key. When he loses a bet and must dye his hair blond, life changes: he finds new confidence, he asks Cledir, the hairdresser, on a date, and when he's teased by a local tough kid, he murders him. Instead of an arrest, Máiquel's a local hero; the cops look the other way. He and Cledir become lovers, his victim's girlfriend Érica, who's 15, insists that he protect her and moves into his small flat, and job offers come his way from a group of rich men who want to settle scores and get rid of local riff-raff. Where can this business go, and what about the triangle of Cledir, Érica and Máiquel? He just wants to be normal?

Written by

Rubem Fonseca, Patrícia Melo

Directed by

José Henrique Fonseca

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Estúdios Mega, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, MegaColor, Conspiração Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

8 wins & 17 nominations

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Average Rating
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