A Raiz do Coração (2000): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, A Raiz do Coração is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
Who’s in it. A Raiz do Coração stars Luís Miguel Cintra as Catão, Joana Bárcia as Sílvia, Isabel Ruth as Ju and Melvil Poupaud as Vicente Corvo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Raiz do Coração has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Raiz do Coração page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Raiz do Coração tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch A Raiz do Coração (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Raiz do Coração change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Raiz do Coração worth watching?
- A Raiz do Coração holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Raiz do Coração?
- A Raiz do Coração stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, Isabel Ruth, Melvil Poupaud and Miguel Guilherme.
- When was A Raiz do Coração released?
- A Raiz do Coração was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.