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Aquarius streaming

2016 Movie Brazil, France Drama 147 min Ages 15+
By: Kleber Mendonça Filho With: Maeve Jinkings, Carla Ribas, Fernando Teixeira, Irandhir Santos, Zoraide Coleto

Clara, a 65 year old widow and retired music critic, was born into a wealthy and traditional family in Recife, Brazil. She is the last resident of the Aquarius, an original two-storey building, built in the 1940s, in the upper-class, seaside Boa Viagem Avenue, Recife. All the neighboring apartments have already been acquired by a company which has other plans for that plot. Clara has pledged to only leave her place upon her death, and will engage in a cold war of sorts with the company. This tension both disturbs Clara and gives her that edge on her daily routine. It also gets her thinking about her loved ones, her past and her future.

Filmium rating
74%

Festival Achievements

Festival de Cannes 2016
Nominations:
In Competition - Feature films

Mood

Defiant
Politically Charged
Reflective
Resistance
Serious

Cast & Crew

Kleber Mendonça Filho
Maeve Jinkings
Sônia Braga
Sonia Braga
Humberto Carrão
Zoraide Coleto
Carla Ribas
Fernando Teixeira
Irandhir Santos
Strong Performances

Budget

Independent Film

Cinematic Technique

Camera Work
Character Study
Detailed
Immersive
Music Use
Sound Design

Narrative Structure

Character Study
Nonlinear

Pace

Deliberate
Slow-Burn
Slow-Paced
Thoughtful

Runtime

Long Duration

Soundtrack

Ambient Sound
Music Integration

Style

Character-Driven
Dramatic
Political
Political Drama
Realistic
Social Commentary

Time-Period

1980S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Political Protest
Resistance To Eviction
Social Justice

Characters

Activist
Developer
Elderly Woman
Family
Lawyer

Ending

Ambiguous
Resistance Persists

Historical Context

2016 Protests
Brazilian Political Crisis

Key Plot Points

Activism
Climate Of Political Unrest
Fight For Property

Plot

Character-Focused
Conflict-Driven
Personal Resilience
Political Activism
Resistance Against Development
Social Commentary

Setting

Brazilian
Historical
Recife
Urban
Urban Apartment Building

Shooting Location

Brazil
Recife

Theme

Personal Integrity
Political Activism
Resistance
Social Justice

Genre

Drama
Political
Political Film
Social Commentary

Audiences

Adults
Film Enthusiasts
Politically Engaged
Socially Conscious

Titles

Aquarius

Awards

César Award Nomination
Independent Spirit Award

Critical Reception

88 Metacritic
97% On Rotten Tomatoes
Praised For Acting And Direction

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

Controversial
Critically Acclaimed

Ratings

High Critical Ratings

Reception

Award-Nominated
Controversial
Critical Acclaim
Festival Recognition

Production Countries

Brazil

Release Year

2016
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