Adriana Abujamra

Vera (1986)

Based on the life of Brazilian poet Anderson Bigode Herzer who committed suicide at the age of 20, this intense drama tells the story of Bauer, a transman who navigates a difficult life in an orphanage before finding love with young librarian Clara.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sérgio Toledo
CAST:  Ana Beatriz Nogueira  •  Adriana Abujamra  •  Carlos Kroeber  •  Raul Cortez

Based on the life of Brazilian poet Anderson Bigode Herzer who committed suicide at the age of 20, this intense drama tells the story of Bauer, a transman who navigates a difficult life in an orphanage before finding love with young librarian Clara.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sérgio Toledo
CAST:  Ana Beatriz Nogueira  •  Adriana Abujamra  •  Carlos Kroeber  •  Raul Cortez

Quincas Borba (1988)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roberto Santos
CAST:  Paulo Villaça  •  Helber Rangel  •  Fúlvio Stefanini  •  Brigitte Broder

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Roberto Santos
CAST:  Paulo Villaça  •  Helber Rangel  •  Fúlvio Stefanini  •  Brigitte Broder