Chico Xavier (film)
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Chico Xavier is a 2010 Brazilian
drama film
directed by Daniel Filho
, written by Marcos Bernstein, and starring Nelson Xavier
, Christiane Torloni
, Giulia Gam
, Letícia Sabatella
, Giovanna Antonelli
and Tony Ramos. It was released in Brazil on April 2, 2010. The movie is a biography of the Brazilian medium Chico Xavier.
Cinema of Brazil
Brazilian cinema was introduced early in the 20th century but took some time to consolidate itself as a popular form of entertainment. The film industry of Brazil has gone through periods of ups and downs, a reflection of its dependency on State funding and incentives.- Early days :A couple of...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Daniel Filho
Daniel Filho
Daniel Filho is a Brazilian film producer, director and actor and screenwriter. He starred in the film Os Cafajestes, which was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Selected filmography:Actor...
, written by Marcos Bernstein, and starring Nelson Xavier
Nelson Xavier
Nelson Xavier is a Brazilian actor. He has appeared in 80 films and television shows since 1959. He starred in the 1964 film Os Fuzis, which won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival....
, Christiane Torloni
Christiane Torloni
Christiane Maria dos Santos Torloni is a Brazilian actress. Her first appearance was on the Brazilian TV network Rede Globo. Among the many characters she has played are Jô Penteado in A Gata Comeu , and Fernanda in Selva de Pedra...
, Giulia Gam
Giulia Gam
Giulia Gam is an Italian-born Brazilian actress. Granddaughter of a Dane, she became famous in Brazil after performing the young Jocasta Silveira in the soap opera Mandala and since then started a meteoric career in television, despite being one of the most seminal thespians of Brazil. Giulia's...
, Letícia Sabatella
Letícia Sabatella
Letícia Sabatella is a Brazilian actress.-Television:- Cinema :-Music:-External links:...
, Giovanna Antonelli
Giovanna Antonelli
Giovanna Antonelli Prado is a Brazilian actress, television presenter and producer.-Early life:Antonelli was born on March 18, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro. She is the daughter of Ilton Prada and dancer Suelly Antonelli. She also has one older brother, Leonard.Giovanna started her career when she was 14...
and Tony Ramos. It was released in Brazil on April 2, 2010. The movie is a biography of the Brazilian medium Chico Xavier.
Cast
- Nelson XavierNelson XavierNelson Xavier is a Brazilian actor. He has appeared in 80 films and television shows since 1959. He starred in the 1964 film Os Fuzis, which won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival....
... Chico XavierChico XavierChico Xavier, born Francisco de Paula Cândido was a popular medium in Brazil's spiritism movement who wrote 413 books, ostensibly using a process known as "psychography"....
(1969–1975) - Ângelo Antônio... Chico XavierChico XavierChico Xavier, born Francisco de Paula Cândido was a popular medium in Brazil's spiritism movement who wrote 413 books, ostensibly using a process known as "psychography"....
(1931–1959) - Matheus Costa... Chico XavierChico XavierChico Xavier, born Francisco de Paula Cândido was a popular medium in Brazil's spiritism movement who wrote 413 books, ostensibly using a process known as "psychography"....
(1918–1922) - Tony Ramos... Orlando
- Christiane TorloniChristiane TorloniChristiane Maria dos Santos Torloni is a Brazilian actress. Her first appearance was on the Brazilian TV network Rede Globo. Among the many characters she has played are Jô Penteado in A Gata Comeu , and Fernanda in Selva de Pedra...
... Glória - Giulia GamGiulia GamGiulia Gam is an Italian-born Brazilian actress. Granddaughter of a Dane, she became famous in Brazil after performing the young Jocasta Silveira in the soap opera Mandala and since then started a meteoric career in television, despite being one of the most seminal thespians of Brazil. Giulia's...
... Rita - Letícia SabatellaLetícia SabatellaLetícia Sabatella is a Brazilian actress.-Television:- Cinema :-Music:-External links:...
... Maria - Luis Melo... João Candido
- Pedro Paulo Rangel... Father Scarzelo
- Giovanna AntonelliGiovanna AntonelliGiovanna Antonelli Prado is a Brazilian actress, television presenter and producer.-Early life:Antonelli was born on March 18, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro. She is the daughter of Ilton Prada and dancer Suelly Antonelli. She also has one older brother, Leonard.Giovanna started her career when she was 14...
... Cidália - André Dias... Emmanuel
- Paulo GoulartPaulo GoulartPaulo Afonso Miessa, widely known as Paulo Goulart, is a Brazilian actor. He is married to actress Nicette Bruno, and is the father of the actress Beth Goulart.-Television:* 2011 Morde & Assopra .... Eliseu...
... Saulo Guimarães - Cássia KissCássia KissCássia Kis Magro is a Brazilian actress of Hungarian descent. Formely known as Cássia Kiss, she included her husband's family name in her stage name in 2010. Later, she changed the middle pseudonym from Kiss to Kis...
... Iara - Cássio Gabus Mendes... Father Julio Maria
- Rosi Campos... Cleide
- Carla Daniel... Carmosina