Léo e Bia
Genres
Overview
Brasilia, 1973. At the height of the military dictatorship, seven friends, young as the city in which they live, dream of living in theater. Led by director Léo, the group carries out the rehearsals of a play that weaves comparisons between Jesus Christ and the cangaceiro Lampião. While political repression runs wild in the federal capital and sexual freedom is still taboo, Bia is increasingly being held prisoner by her mother's obsession, causing everyone to increasingly question the concepts and values of society.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
2010-05-04
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
7.8
Fernanda Nobre
Bia
Emílio Dantas
Léo
Palomma Duarte
Marina
Pedro Nercessian
Encrenca
Françoise Forton
Bia's Mother
Vitória Frate
Cachorrinha
Ivan Mendes
Brookie
Pedro Caetano
Cabelo
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