The Heart's Root
Originally released in 2000. The Heart's Root is a drama film. directed by Paulo Rocha.
Starring Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, and Isabel Ruth
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- RTP
- Suma Filmes
- Boomerang Productions
- Les Films de l'Atalante
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Heart's Root 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 o...
Who directed The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root was directed by Paulo Rocha.
How long is The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Heart's Root released?
The Heart's Root was released on October 18, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Heart's Root?
The main cast of The Heart's Root includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, Isabel Ruth, Melvil Poupaud, Miguel Guilherme.