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'Foolish Heart' is a 1998 Argentine, Brazilian, and French drama film directed by Hctor Babenco. The screenplay was written by Babenco and Ricardo Piglia. The film stars Miguel ngel Sol, Maria Lusa Mendona, and others.

The picture is based on the story by Ctulo Castillo.

Plot



The film tells of seventeen-year-old Juan (Walter Quiroz). He lives with his parents and spends time with several intellectuals who are interested in photography. The girlfriend of the group's money person is Ana (Maria Lusa Mendona), and Juan is attracted to her.

Ana spent two years at a mental institution because she was considered "crazy", yet Juan sees Ana often.

Juan is training as a door-to-door salesman, but when a photographer gives him a viewfinder, it changes his life. He's put on the path to his later success as a Hollywood director.

Cast



* Miguel ngel Sol as Juan (adult)

* Maria Lusa Mendona as Ana

* Walter Quiroz as Juan (young)

* Xuxa Lopes as Lilith

* Norma Aleandro as Mother

* Villanueva Cosse as Father

* Oscar Ferrigno Jr. as Martin

* Alejandro Awada

* Luis Luque

Distribution



The film was first presented at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival in May.

Release dates

* Brazil: November 13, 1998

* Argentina: December 3, 1998

* France: November 17, 1999

Awards



'Nominations'

* Cannes Film Festival: Golden Palm; Hctor Babenco; 1998.

* Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Silver Condor; Best Actress, Maria Lusa Mendona; 1999.

* Cinema Brazil, Petrpolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Cinema Brazil Grand Prize; Best Actress, Maria Lusa Mendona; Best Cinematography, Lauro Escorel; Best Director, Hctor Babenco; 2000.

References




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