O Abajour
O Abajour

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O Abajour

2011
Movie
100 min
Portuguese

Guilherme lives in a rich neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro and his girlfriend is the daughter of a respected lawyer. Behind his upper-class habits, he cooperates with corrupt policemen providing information to them. Things change when he finds out that a close friend has problems with a dangerous gangster.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Luiz Arthur NunesGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on a group of women from different social strata who are brought together by a shared secret and the complex emotional web it weaves. As their lives intersect, they confront personal struggles, societal expectations, and the consequences of their choices. The narrative explores themes of desire, betrayal, and the search for identity within a dramatic and often tense atmosphere.

Critical Reception

O Abajur (The Lampshade) received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its performances and exploration of complex female characters, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It garnered attention for its sensitive portrayal of intimate relationships and psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong acting, particularly from the lead actresses.

  • Noted for its sensitive and nuanced exploration of female relationships and inner lives.

  • Some found the narrative to be slow-moving or overly dramatic at times.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'O Abajur' is not readily available in aggregated form. However, general audience reception tends to highlight the film's emotional depth and compelling character studies.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Cássia Kis.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'O Abajur' (The Lampshade), is a metaphor for hidden truths and the obscured aspects of the characters' lives, symbolizing that which is partially revealed but not fully understood.

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