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(Redirected from O Palhaço) 2011 film directed by Selton Mello
The Clown
Theatrical poster
Directed bySelton Mello
Written bySelton Mello
Marcelo Vindicatto
Produced byVânia Catani
StarringSelton Mello
Paulo José
Larissa Manoela
Giselle Motta
Edited byMarília Moraes
Music byPlínio Profeta
Production
company		Bananeira Filmes
Distributed byImagem Filmes
Release date
  • October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28)
Running time90 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese
BudgetR$ 5 million
Box officeR$ 13,544,617

The Clown (Portuguese: O Palhaço) is a 2011 Brazilian comedy-drama film. It is the second feature film directed by Selton Mello, who also stars as the protagonist.

The film follows the story of the father and son Benjamin and Valdemar, who work as clowns Pangaré and Puro Sangue, running the country roads together with the Circus Hope troupe. The clown Benjamin, however, is in crisis. He thinks that he is not funny anymore.

The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.

Plot

The film tells the story of Benjamin and Valdemar, father and son known as the clowns Pangaré and Puro Sangue. They make their living traveling the country with Circus Hope, without a fixed address, no neighbors, and no ID.

The drama begins when Pangaré, tired of life on the road, feels that he is no longer a funny clown, awakening a lifelong dream of having a place to live and a social security number, proof of residence, and an identity card.

Cast

  • Paulo José as Valdemar / Puro Sangue
  • Selton Mello as Benjamim / Pangaré
  • Larissa Manoela as Guilhermina
  • Giselle Motta as Lola
  • Teuda Bara as Dona Zaira
  • Álamo Facó as João Lorota
  • Cadu Fávero as Tony Lo Bianco
  • Erom Cordeiro as Robson Felix
  • Hossen Minussi as Chico Lorota
  • Maíra Chasseraux as Lara Lane
  • Thogun as Gordini
  • Bruna Chiaradia as Justine
  • Renato Macedo as Borrachinha
  • Tony Tonelada as Meio Quilo
  • Fabiana Karla as Tonha
  • Jorge Loredo as Nei
  • Jackson Antunes as Juca Bigode
  • Moacyr Franco as Delegado Justo
  • Tonico Pereira as Beto / Deto Papagaio

Production

The film was shot in March and April 2010; in the city of Paulínia, São Paulo, and some scenes in the district of Conceição do Ibitipoca, Lima Duarte, Minas Gerais.

Director and star of O Palhaço, Selton Mello said in an interview that the film is "a mixture of Oscarito, Didi Mocó and Bye Bye Brazil." He said the production helped him to get rid of depression. Mello showed the script to actors Wagner Moura and Rodrigo Santoro, offering them the lead role, but the schedule prevented both from accepting the invitation.

Release

The film premiered on October 28, 2011 in 200 theaters throughout Brazil.

Reception

Box office

In the first three days of release the film grossed R$ 2 million, reaching the milestone of 1 million viewers in the third week of screening.

Awards and nominations

São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards

4th Festival Paulínia de Cinema

  • Won: Best Director - Selton Mello
  • Won: Best Script - Selton Mello and Marcelo Vindicatto
  • Won: Best Supporting Actor - Moacyr Franco
  • Won: Best Costume Design - Kika Lopes

See also

References

  1. ^ O Palhaço (2011) - e-Pipoca
  2. ^ O Palhaço : Curiosidades - AdoroCinema
  3. Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 79. ISBN 978-1908215017.
  4. Cajueiro, Marcelo (21 September 2012). "Brazil sends in 'Clown' to entertain Oscar". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  5. ^ O Palhaço filme - Trailer, sinopse e horários - Guia da Semana
  6. Em 'O Palhaço', Selton Mello busca o grande público - Celebridades - Notícia - VEJA.com
  7. O Palhaço, com Selton Melo, estreia em boa posição na bilheteria nacional | Cine Marcado
  8. O Palhaço (2011) - Awards
  9. O Palhaço ganha quatro prêmios no 4º Festival de Cinema de Paulínia - Notícias - Imagem Filmes

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