To the Left of the Father

To the Left of the Father

2001 · 163 min · PT · 7.2 (34 votes)
Dir. Luiz Fernando Carvalho · Starring Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore, Leonardo Medeiros, Caio Blat · Music Marco Antônio Guimarães
Drama

The story of André, the rebel runaway son from a dominant Lebanese-Brazilian family who returns to the nest after a few years. "Lavoura Arcaica" deals with melodramatic themes of tyrannical fathers, incest and fierce family conflicts, matched by an overheated and intense visual style.

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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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