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Quincas Borba (1988)

1988-06-09 · 1h 56m · PT
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Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

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Roberto SantosDirector

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Paulo VillaçaPaulo VillaçaQuincas BorbaHelber RangelHelber RangelRubiãoFúlvio StefaniniFúlvio StefaniniCristiano PalhaBrigitte BroderBrigitte BroderSofiaLuiz SerraLuiz SerraCamachoAntônio RovisAntônio RovisCarlosLaura CardosoLaura CardosoMarlene FrançaMarlene FrançaWalter ForsterWalter ForsterAdriana AbujamraAdriana Abujamra

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Frequently asked questions about Quincas Borba

What is Quincas Borba about?

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

How long is Quincas Borba?

Quincas Borba has a runtime of 116 minutes.