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Quem Matou Pixote?
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Wikipedia article
'Quem Matou Pixote?' (English: 'Who Killed Pixote?') is a 1996 Brazilian drama biographical film directed by Jos Joffily. Based on the true story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, actor of Hector Babenco's 'Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco' (1981).
Synopsis
The story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, a semi-illiterate who became known when playing the title role in 'Pixote'.
Cast
*Cassiano Carneiro ... Fernando Ramos da Silva (Pixote)
*Luciana Rigueira ... Cida Venncio da Silva
*Joana Fomm ... Josefa
*Tuca Andrada ... Cafu
*Roberto Bomtempo ... Lobato
*Carol Machado ... Ana Lcia
*Maria Luisa Mendona ... Malu
*Anselmo Vasconcelos ... Director
*Antnio Petrin
*Antonio Abujamra ... Lawyer
*Paulo Betti ... TV director
*Maria Lcia Dahl ... Actress
Critical reception
Emanuel Levy of 'Variety' said that the film is "a disappointing dramatic reconstruction of the turbulent life and untimely death of child actor Fernando Ramos da Silva," and that "despite honorable intentions and an interesting life to relate, 'Pixote' is not touching."
Awards
'Wins'
* '1996 Gramado Film Festival'
** Popular jury award
** Best Film
** Best Actor (Cassiano Carneiro)
** Best Actress (Luciana Rigueira)
** Best Screenplay
** Best Cinematography
** Best Score
* '1996 Havana Film Festival'
** Best Actor (Cassiano Carneiro)
* '1997 Cartagena Film Festival'
** Best Actress (Luciana Rigueira)
** Best Supporting Actor (Tuca Andrada and Roberto Bomtempo)
References
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