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The Ballroom
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The Ballroom

2007-11-25 · 95 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Romance · Music

An evening in an old time dance hall in Sao Paulo introduces us to local characters who reminisce about the past, wonder about the future, have fun, flirt, fight and, of course, dance. Its earthy humour and eternal themes of ageing, loneliness and desire is an antidote to grumpy old men and women everywhere.

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Directors
Laís Bodanzky
Production companies
Gullane Entretenimento, Buriti Filmes
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leonardo VillarLeonardo VillarÁlvaro
Tônia CarreroTônia CarreroAlice
Cássia KisCássia KisMarici
Betty FariaBetty FariaElza
Stepan NercessianStepan NercessianEudes
Maria FlorMaria FlorBel
Paulo VilhenaPaulo VilhenaMarquinhos
Elza SoaresElza SoaresAna
Marku RibasMarku RibasVanderlei
Conceição SennaConceição SennaAurelina
Marcos CesanaMarcos CesanaGarçom Gilson
Clarisse AbujamraClarisse AbujamraRita
Raul BordaleArgentino
Luiz SerraLuiz SerraErnesto
Miriam MehlerMiriam MehlerNice
Marly MarleyMarly MarleyLiana
Domingos de SantisVágner
Selma EgreiSelma EgreiFalecida
Jorge LoredoJorge LoredoDionísio
Beno BiderGordo Ferreira

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