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Heleno (2011)

R · 2011-09-12 · 1h 56m · PT
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Passion. Decadence. Destruction.

José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.

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L.G. BayãoWriterJosé Henrique FonsecaDirector

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Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo SantoroHeleno de FreitasAlinne MoraesAlinne MoraesSilviaAngie CepedaAngie CepedaDiamantinaErom CordeiroErom CordeiroAlbertoMauricio TizumbaMauricio TizumbaJorgeDuda RibeiroDuda RibeiroCésarOrã FigueiredoOrã FigueiredoBezerraJean Pierre NoherJean Pierre NoherDr. Souza LimaOthon BastosOthon BastosCarlito RochaHerson CapriHerson CapriMédico da clínicaJuliana LohmannJuliana LohmannTiete Cena do CarroLuka RibeiroLuka RibeiroTúlio

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BiographyFootball (soccer)1940sBrazilian

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Football Soccer · 1940sDialogue densityDramaDirector preference508444Actor preference1967 · 378692 · 45528Country preferenceBr

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José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.

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Heleno has a runtime of 116 minutes.

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