The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family (2014)
The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.
Director: João Botelho
Genre: Romance, History, Drama
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: September 11, 2014
Cast
- Graciano Dias - Carlos da Maia
- Maria Flor - Maria Eduarda
- Pedro Inês - João da Ega
- João Perry - Afonso da Maia
- Hugo Mestre Amaro - Dâmaso Salcede
- Maria João Pinho - Condessa de Gouvarinho
- Adriano Luz - Conde de Gouvarinho
- Filipe Vargas - Manuel Vilaça
- Marcello Urgeghe - Craft
- Pedro Lacerda - Tomás de Alencar
Screenplay
- João Botelho (Screenplay)
- Eça de Queirós (Novel)
Cinematography: João Ribeiro
Editing: João Braz
Production: Ar de Filmes
Country: Brazil, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: João Botelho
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family about?
- The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.
- Who directed The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?
- The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family was directed by João Botelho.
- Who stars in The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?
- The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family stars Graciano Dias, Maria Flor, Pedro Inês, João Perry, Hugo Mestre Amaro, Maria João Pinho.
- How long is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?
- The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?
- The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family is a Romance, History, Drama film.
- Where was The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family produced?
- The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family was produced in Brazil, Portugal.