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**About a rich Brazilian family.** In my reviews quite a few times I have mention deja vu, because of encountering similar films. As for this, it was another Brazilian film that came after this, but I saw that one first. It was 'The Seco...
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Casa Grande
2014
Movie
117 min
Portuguese
As a privileged teenager living in an affluent suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Jean has little to worry about beyond games, grades and girls. But as his overbearing father drags the family into debt, Jean is forced into a change of lifestyle which opens his eyes to the world beyond his 'casa grande' - not least that of the feisty, mixed-race firecracker Luiza. Cultures, classes and generations collide in this engrossing coming-of-age drama from Brazil.
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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Fábio Meirelles•Genres: Drama
Plot Summary
The film centers on a young man living in a sprawling mansion in São Paulo, Brazil, whose life unravels as his family faces financial ruin. He grapples with the dissolution of his privileged existence and the stark realities that emerge from his sheltered world. The narrative explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and the disillusionment that comes with loss.
Critical Reception
Casa Grande received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its intimate portrayal of a family's downfall and its subtle social commentary. While some found its pacing deliberate, others praised its atmospheric tension and nuanced performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive depiction of a family's internal struggles.
Noted for its atmospheric build-up and subtle critique of privilege.
Some reviewers found the slow burn of the narrative to be a drawback.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in an actual sprawling mansion in São Paulo, contributing to its authentic and lived-in atmosphere.
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