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6.2 1h 56m

Heleno

"Passion. Decadence. Destruction."

José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.

Top Cast

  • Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo Santoro

    Heleno de Freitas

  • Alinne Moraes

    Alinne Moraes

    Silvia

  • Angie Cepeda

    Angie Cepeda

    Diamantina

  • Erom Cordeiro

    Erom Cordeiro

    Alberto

  • Mauricio Tizumba

    Mauricio Tizumba

    Jorge

  • Duda Ribeiro

    Duda Ribeiro

    César

  • Orã Figueiredo

    Orã Figueiredo

    Bezerra

  • Jean Pierre Noher

    Jean Pierre Noher

    Dr. Souza Lima

  • Othon Bastos

    Othon Bastos

    Carlito Rocha

Overview

José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.

Rating

6.2 / 10
44 Reviews
1 Popular

Recommendations

Getulio

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, 1954, at rua Toneleros, Rio de Janeiro, in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead. Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato, chief of Vargas' personal guard, as the orderer of the frustrated assassination. This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil.

Getulio

6.7 2014