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Motel

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January 1, 1974 1h 30m

Originally released in 1974. Motel is a comedy film. directed by Alcino Diniz.

Starring Bibi Vogel, Carlos Eduardo Dolabella, and Elza Gomes

Synopsis

Caseli, a young writer and teacher, creates in his imagination characters who would frequent a motel, the subject of the book he is writing. He and Dilma, his student, decide to spend a night in a motel in Rio, where eight couples meet: - Fábio, visual artist and Stefânia, fashion editor of a magazine; - Ferraz, flirtatious dentist and his secretary Cleonice, shy and virgin; - Vera, wife of Ferraz and Kiko, big boy from Ipanema; - Leopoldo and his wife, an elderly couple celebrating their golden anniversary; - Detective Camilo and his assistant Dorô, who try to catch Vera in the act of adultery; - Renato, on vacation from São Paulo and Cláudia, a woman he recently met in Rio; - Gustavo and Lazinha, a couple who use extravagant artifices to achieve sexual fulfillment. In the middle of the night, the corpse of an unknown man appears, and the arrival of the police determines the most diverse outcomes for those who were looking for just one night of love.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1974 52 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Placine Filmes
  • Cinema International Corporation (CIC)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motel about?

Caseli, a young writer and teacher, creates in his imagination characters who would frequent a motel, the subject of the book he is writing. He and Dilma, his student, decide to spend a night in a ...

Who directed Motel?

Motel was directed by Alcino Diniz.

How long is Motel?

Motel has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Motel released?

Motel was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Motel?

The main cast of Motel includes Bibi Vogel, Carlos Eduardo Dolabella, Elza Gomes, Rodolfo Arena, Monique Lafond.