Os Maias: Cenas da Vida Romântica

Sep 11 2014 N/A 2h 19m
Drama, Romance

The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.

Plot

The tragedy and comedy in Carlo's life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.

Written by

João Botelho, Eça de Queirós

Directed by

João Botelho

Production Countries

Brazil, Portugal

Production Companies

Ar de Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

17 wins & 27 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
919
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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