Passion
Sylvia and Cora Miao play two widowed mothers, best friends and confidants who spend their days reminiscing about times past. Over the course of a lazy weekend afternoon, the two women conjure memories of Cora's husband, his life, his death, and his passionate affair with Sylvia. A series of wistful flashbacks reveal the sometimes touching, sometimes painful circumstances around the women's deep friendship with one another, and their love for the same man.
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Plot Summary
In 19th-century Brazil, a wealthy landowner struggles with his identity and his desires, particularly his attraction to a young woman from the favelas. His internal conflict intensifies as he grapples with his colonial heritage and the social injustices of the time. The film explores themes of power, desire, and the complexities of Brazilian identity through a blend of dramatic narrative and musical elements.
Critical Reception
Glauber Rocha's final film, 'Passion,' is a visually striking and thematically dense exploration of Brazilian history and identity. While its abstract and operatic style can be challenging, critics often praised its ambition, poetic imagery, and Rocha's distinctive directorial vision. It is considered a significant work in Brazilian cinema, though perhaps less accessible than some of his earlier films.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its artistic ambition and striking visual style.
- Recognized as a complex, poetic, and operatic final statement from Glauber Rocha.
- Acknowledged for its exploration of Brazilian identity and history, though its abstract nature can be demanding.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Palm at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Glauber Rocha died shortly before the film's release at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, making 'Passion' his final completed work.
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