To the Left of the Father

To the Left of the Father

2001 · 171 min · PT · 7.1 (48 votes)
Dir. Luiz Fernando Carvalho · Starring Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore, Leonardo Medeiros, Caio Blat · Music Marco Antônio Guimarães
RomanceDrama

In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.

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A suffocatingly intense family drama that feels like a fever dream. Expect overheated emotions, oppressive atmosphere, and a visually arresting, operatic style that pulls you into its dark, melodramatic heart.

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