Marco Nanini
Biography: Marco Antônio Barroso Nanini (Recife, May 31, 1948) is a Brazilian actor, author, theater producer and playwright. With a prominent career in theater, cinema and television, he received several awards throughout his career, including six Prêmios Qualidade Brasil, two Prêmios Sharp and two Prêmios APCA, in addition to two Troféus Imprensa nominations and a Prêmio Shell.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 31, 1948
Deathday: N/A
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Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997-01-01
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Overview: "Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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A Dog's Will
2000-09-15
A Dog's Will
Overview: The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
Genres: Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2000-09-15
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Extreme Happiness
2010-10-22
Extreme Happiness
Overview: Shortly after World War II, the city of Rio de Janeiro experiments a period of great cultural, political and economic effervescence, when all the dreams – or nearly all – seem possible. In this exciting scenery of transformation, Paulo discovers love, friendship and sex through his childhood and adolescence in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2010-10-22
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Romance
2008-11-14
Romance
Overview: During a remake of the play Tristan and Isolde, actors Peter and Ana fall in love. While the characters live an idealized love, the interpreters are living a true story, which they try to spice it up with the intensity of the fiction.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-11-14
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Feliz Ano Velho
1987-10-26
Feliz Ano Velho
Overview: After diving into a shallow lake, a college student becomes tetraplegic. In his wheel chair, he remembers the important facts of his life as an adolescent.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-10-26
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Irma Vap: O Retorno
2006-04-07
Irma Vap: O Retorno
Overview: After many flops, theatrical producer decides to stage a former hit, "O Mistério de Irma Vap". But he is going to face many problems to find the right actors and get the necessary permissions.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2006-04-07
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The Well Beloved One
2010-07-23
The Well Beloved One
Overview: Based on the homonymous work of Dias Gomes , The Well Beloved tells the story of the mayor Paraguassu Odorico, whose primary goal in his administration in the city of Sucupira is the inauguration of a cemetery. One side is supported by the sisters Cajazeiras. On the other, he has to fight against strong opposition led by Vladmir, owner of rag city. For lack of a corpse, the mayor can never accomplish his goal. Not even the arrival of Ernesto - a dying man who does not die - and hiring Zeca Diabo, a bandit killer, provide him with the realization of his dream. Odorico gun situations for someone to die, but the first body to be buried in Sucupira may be the mayor himself, that the hunter becomes the hunted and goes from villain to martyr.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2010-07-23
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Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003-08-22
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Overview: Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-08-22
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Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil
2001-11-09
Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil
Overview: Diogo Álvares, a Portuguese map illustrator, reaches the Brazilian coast, after his caravel sinks. He is saved by the Indian chief Itaparica and his two daughters, Paraguaçu and Moema. They call him Caramuru and together they engage in a happy love triangle. But the chance to return to Portugal arises, and it is clear this amoral arrangement cannot last.
Genres: Comedy Romance History
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2001-11-09
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A Grande Família: O Filme
2007-01-26
A Grande Família: O Filme
Overview: For forty years, the public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate their first date going to the same ball where Lineu borrowed the jacket his competitor Carlinhos. In the present days, Lineu feels uncomfortable when his colleague Pacheco dies and goes to the doctor for health examination. When the result of his tomography arrives, his doctor says that he had seen some blur in his lungs and with that report he would give the correct diagnosis. Lineu steals the document afraid of having a tumor, but he believes he will die sooner. Meanwhile, Nenê meets Carlinhos in the supermarket where he is the manager and invites him to have dinner with her family. Lineu hides his concerns to Nenê, and his attitudes in the dinner misguide Nenê, and she believes Lineu has a lover and does not love him anymore
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2007-01-26
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Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos - O Filme
2015-05-14
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos - O Filme
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Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2015-05-14
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A Noite dos Duros
1978-10-14
A Noite dos Duros
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1978-10-14
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Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil
1995-01-06
Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil
Overview: The life of Carlota Joaquina, the Spanish infanta who met the prince of Portugal when she was only 10 years old and was immensely disappointed with her future husband.
Genres: History Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1995-01-06
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Copacabana
2001-07-06
Copacabana
Overview: Moments before turning 90 years of age, Alberto remembers his life, lived in Copacabana, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The film is a comedy about old age nowadays, with Copacabana as a background.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2001-07-06
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As Cadeiras
2022-09-15
As Cadeiras
Overview: Elderly couple, in their 90s, live in a lighthouse where the old man is a janitor. Isolated and with no visitors, they decide that on that day the old man will finally make an announcement that will change humanity or at least what is left of it.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-09-15
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O Roubo das Calcinhas
1975-01-01
O Roubo das Calcinhas
Overview: Brazilian comedy in two segments. 'Theft of the Panties': Four friends are broke during Christmas. Genaro decides to rob a brothel because he thinks that the victims won't call the police. To get to know the place, one of the friends, Alfredo, disguises as a woman and goes there with Genaro. They set up a plan and then return to execute the robbery. 'I Love Cod': The owner of a bar in the suburbs, the Portuguese Manuel, wins the sports lottery. Three mechanics find themselves wronged for having almost won the prize and abduct Manuel's wife, demanding ransom. Manuel refuses to pay, as he finally got rid of his wife and can now win the woman of his dreams. Knowing this, the wife collaborates with the kidnappers to reverse the plan: Manuel will have to pay the ransom if he does not want to see her again.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Love and Co.
1998-10-30
Love and Co.
Overview: Godofredo suffers a terrible blow when he comes back home earlier than usual and finds his wife in the arms of his partner. He sends his wife away to a coast town and dares his rival to a duel. But he begins to miss his wife and the company of his friend.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1998-10-30
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Carvana
2018-04-11
Carvana
Overview: Chronicles the life and career of Hugo Carvana, brazilian actor and filmmaker.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2018-04-11
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The Xango from Baker Street
2001-09-27
The Xango from Baker Street
Overview: Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.
Genres: Mystery Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2001-09-27
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A Serpente
1992-01-01
A Serpente
Overview: Two sisters are newly married; Guida to Paulo and Lígia to Décio. They spend their honeymoon in the apartment, a gift from the father of the brides. They will live there. Just a wall separating the intimacy of the two couples. Guida and Paulo are very happy. But on the other side of the wall; Ligia and Decius were never able to consummate their marriage. Decius is impotent and Ligia decides to commit suicide. To avoid the tragedy Guida, asks her own husband Paul to sleep with her sister for one night to help her losing her virginity. But when they continue to see each other, Guida gets jealous.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
2003-08-21
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
Overview: Apolônio Brasil was a pianist at a famous nightclub in Rio de Janeiro, from the 1950s until his untimely death. Quite a character, Apolônio was loved by women and idolized by his audience and friends. His contagious joy attracts the attention of American scientist Dr. Boris Lewitsky, who comes to Brazil in order to interview Apolônio's close friends and make them a most unusual offer concerning the remains of the late musician.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-08-21
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Teu Tua
1979-01-01
Teu Tua
Overview: A comedy divided in four episodes, set in different time periods, each starring a different couple, yet all facing the same issue: marital jealousy.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Angels of the Night
1987-04-27
Angels of the Night
Overview: Many exotic characters meet in São Paulo night, looking for love and adventure: Malu, a model; Mauro, a drag queen; Teddy, a hustler; Guto, a gay reporter; and Marta, an actress.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1987-04-27
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As Moças Daquela Hora
1973-09-28
As Moças Daquela Hora
Overview: Film in three segments. In the first, engaged girl falls in love with an acrobat. In the second, married woman is loved by two men. In the last, the daughter of a traditional family is rejected on her wedding night.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1973-09-28
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Greta
2019-10-10
Greta
Overview: Pedro, a 70-year-old gay nurse, is taking care of Daniela, his ailing transgender friend. In order to find her a vacant hospital bed, he decides to help an arrested and wounded criminal to escape.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-10-10
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Velha História
2004-06-16
Velha História
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Genres: Animation Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2004-06-16
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Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000-01-01
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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O Alienista
1993-07-23
O Alienista
Overview: The story, set in the 19th century, portrays the hypocritical bourgeoisie of the time. The eccentric Dr. Simão Bacamarte is a doctor who will develop his theories about the treatment of madness, knowledge acquired during his stay in Europe. The city is left at the mercy of this man who decides, at his own risk, to judge who were the madmen in the city and who were the sane...
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1993-07-23
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Orgy or The Man Who Gave Birth
1970-08-02
Orgy or The Man Who Gave Birth
Overview: A countryman kills his father and heads for the big city. On his way, he meets the most bizarre and allegorical types: a robber, a drag queen who thinks he's Carmen Miranda, a black king, a fallen black angel, a priest, two whores, a pregnant cowboy, among others.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1970-08-02
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Dona Flor and Her 2 Husbands
1998-08-31
Dona Flor and Her 2 Husbands
Overview: The 20 episode miniseries edited into a 141 minute TV film. The beautiful Flor marries Vadinho and soon finds out he's spending all their money on gambles and has mistresses all over the city. Vadinho suddenly dies while partying during Carnival, and Flor, left helpless and full of debts, ends up marrying Teodoro, who's the exact opposite of her late husband.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1998-08-31
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A Dog's Will 2
2024-12-25
A Dog's Will 2
Overview: After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2024-12-25
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