Hotel Atlântico
Hotel Atlântico

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Hotel Atlântico

2009
Movie
107 min
Portuguese

A road movie that follows a solitary man as he sets of on a journey to the south of Brazil. The strange characters and absurd situations he encounters along the way present an extraordinary portrait of human relations.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Carlos DieguesGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Set in the bohemian world of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s, the film follows the poet Carlos Drummond (played by Selton Mello) as he navigates his tumultuous love life and artistic aspirations. He finds himself entangled with a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious muse and a lively musician, all while grappling with his own creative block and the vibrant, yet chaotic, city around him.

Critical Reception

Hotel Atlântico received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its stylistic direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Selton Mello. Some reviewers found the narrative to be somewhat disjointed, but the film was generally appreciated for its nostalgic portrayal of a specific era in Brazilian culture and its exploration of artistic themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric recreation of 1960s Rio de Janeiro.

  • Selton Mello's performance as the introspective poet was a highlight for many.

  • Some critics noted a lack of narrative cohesion.

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Fun Fact

The film features a fictionalized version of the famous Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, with the actor Selton Mello portraying him.

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