The Ballroom

– An evening in an old time dance hall in Sao Paulo introduces us to local characters who reminisce ab..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2007
Original Name:
Chega de Saudade
The Ballroom (2007) - Also known as Chega de Saudade

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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Genre:

The Ballroom (2007) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Mar 2008

Language:

Portuguese

Director:

Laís Bodanzky

Writer:

Laís Bodanzky (story and screenplay), Luiz Bolognesi (story and screenplay), Nando Bolognesi (collaborating writer), Adriana Falcão (collaborating writer), Roberto Gervitz (collaborating writer), Ricardo Kauffman (researcher), Bráulio Mantovani (collaborating writer), Silvana Matteusi (collaborating writer), Sérgio Penna (collaborating writer), Christiane Riera (source), Daniela Smith (researcher)

Main Actors:

Leonardo Villar, Tônia Carrero, Cássia Kis, Betty Faria

Plot:

In an old-time dance hall (the "gafieira") in São Paulo, one evening is all it takes to meet different characters as they remember the past, live the present, wonder about the future, have fun, flirt, fight and, naturally, dance.

Awards:

11 wins & 22 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10