Heleno
"Passion. Decadence. Destruction."
Originally released in 2011. Heleno is a drama/history film. directed by José Henrique Fonseca.
Starring Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, and Angie Cepeda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Zola Filmes
- BNDES
- BR Petrobrás
- Downtown Filmes
- FINEP/Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovacão
- Goritzia Filmes
- RT Features
- Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heleno about?
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...
Who directed Heleno?
Heleno was directed by José Henrique Fonseca.
How long is Heleno?
Heleno has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Heleno released?
Heleno was released on September 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heleno?
The main cast of Heleno includes Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, Angie Cepeda, Erom Cordeiro, Mauricio Tizumba.