Far from Brazil
Originally released in 1992. Far from Brazil is a feature film. directed by Tilly.
Starring Emmanuelle Riva, Jenny Clève, and Christophe Huysman
Synopsis
Since her husband left to live in Brazil years ago, Juliette has lived alone in a vast Normandy estate, with only a grumpy housekeeper, Honorine, for company. Nevertheless, she puts on a happy face and looks forward to the traditional Mother's Day celebrations with her five children and their offspring. Benoît arrives first, accompanied by his boyfriend, Kim. Then come Isabelle, married to a gym teacher, and Laurent, her twin brother. Still missing are Sophie, the family's star TV journalist, and Marc, the eldest son, a wealthy businessman. Relations between the siblings are rather strained, until Juliette learns that her husband, seriously ill, has returned from Brazil and invites them all to his home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Far from Brazil about?
Since her husband left to live in Brazil years ago, Juliette has lived alone in a vast Normandy estate, with only a grumpy housekeeper, Honorine, for company. Nevertheless, she puts on a happy face...
Who directed Far from Brazil?
Far from Brazil was directed by Tilly.
How long is Far from Brazil?
Far from Brazil has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Far from Brazil released?
Far from Brazil was released on September 9, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Far from Brazil?
The main cast of Far from Brazil includes Emmanuelle Riva, Jenny Clève, Christophe Huysman, Eric Doye.