Força de um Desejo
Força de um Desejo

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Força de um Desejo

2000
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Portuguese

Força de um Desejo is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Globo TV and was shown in the schedule of 18 hours between May 10, 1999 and January 29, 2000, in 226 chapters. It was written by Gilberto Braga and as collaborators with Alcides Nogueira Marques, Lilian Garcia, Eliane Garcia, Philip Miguez and Mark Silver and directed by Mauro Mendonça Filho, Carlos Araújo, Fabricio Mamberti and João Camargo, with production of the core Marcos Paulo. Featured Malu Mader, Fábio Assunção, Cláudia Abreu, Marcelo Serrado, Selton Mello, Nathália Timberg, Lavínia Vlasak, Isabel Fillardis and Denise Del Vecchio in leading roles.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Regis Cardoso, Marcos SchechtmanGenres: Drama, Romance, Historical

Plot Summary

Set in the late 19th century, 'Força de um Desejo' tells the passionate and tumultuous story of Helena and Abelardo. Helena, a woman of humble origins with a strong will, finds herself entangled with the wealthy and influential Portuguese merchant, Higino. Abelardo, Higino's illegitimate son, falls deeply in love with Helena, leading to a forbidden romance that defies social conventions and ignites a fierce rivalry. The telenovela explores themes of love, betrayal, social injustice, and the pursuit of freedom in a society dominated by rigid class structures.

Critical Reception

As a telenovela, 'Força de um Desejo' was a significant production by Rede Globo, praised for its ambitious historical setting, compelling plot, and strong performances from its lead cast. It garnered considerable viewership and was a topic of discussion for its dramatic narratives and exploration of complex relationships and societal issues of the period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its rich historical backdrop and detailed costumes.

  • Lauded for the chemistry between the main protagonists and their dramatic love story.

  • Noted for its exploration of class differences and social prejudices of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception for this telenovela was generally positive, with viewers appreciating the intense romantic drama and the historical setting. Many commented on the strength of the acting and the captivating storyline that kept them engaged.

Fun Fact

The telenovela was known for its elaborate set designs and costumes, which aimed to authentically recreate the atmosphere of late 19th-century Brazil.

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