''The Invisible Collection'' () is a 2012 Brazilian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...
, directed by Bernard Attal and starring
Vladimir Brichta,
Walmor Chagas and Ludmila Rosa. The film is based on the 1925 short story of the same title by
Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig ( ; ; 28 November 1881 – 22 February 1942) was an Austrian writer. At the height of his literary career, in the 1920s and 1930s, he was one of the most widely translated and popular writers in the world.
Zweig was raised in V ...
. It was shot in
Salvador and
Itajuípe,
Bahia
Bahia () is one of the 26 Federative units of Brazil, states of Brazil, located in the Northeast Region, Brazil, Northeast Region of the country. It is the fourth-largest Brazilian state by population (after São Paulo (state), São Paulo, Mina ...
.
Plot
Beto's family owns a traditional antique store that is going through a financial crisis. To try to solve the situation, he travels to the town of
Itajuípe,
Bahia
Bahia () is one of the 26 Federative units of Brazil, states of Brazil, located in the Northeast Region, Brazil, Northeast Region of the country. It is the fourth-largest Brazilian state by population (after São Paulo (state), São Paulo, Mina ...
, in search of a rare collection of engravings which was acquired 30 years ago by a former client, the collector Samir. However, shortly upon arriving Beto faces strong resistance from his wife and his daughter Saada.
Cast
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Vladimir Brichta as Beto
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Walmor Chagas as Samir
* Ludmila Rosa as Saada
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Clarisse Abujamra as Dona Clara
* Wesley Macedo as Wesley
* Frank Menezes as Nemias
* Conceicão Senna as Dona Iolanda
* Paulo César Pereio as Radio Host
Festivals and awards
* Gramado Film Festival: Audience award for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (Walmor Chagas), Best Supporting Actress (Clarisse Abujamra)
* Bogota International Film Festival: Best Feature Film (ex aequo with Florbela)
* Fest-In Lisboa: Best Feature Film
* Chicago International Film Festival
* International Film Festival of Mannheim-Heidelberg
* Rio International Film Festival
* Mostra Internacional de São Paulo
* Havana Film Festival
* Films By the Sea
See also
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Stefan Zweig
Stefan Zweig ( ; ; 28 November 1881 – 22 February 1942) was an Austrian writer. At the height of his literary career, in the 1920s and 1930s, he was one of the most widely translated and popular writers in the world.
Zweig was raised in V ...
References
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2012 films
2012 drama films
Brazilian drama films
Films shot in Salvador, Bahia
2012 directorial debut films
2010s Brazilian films
2010s Portuguese-language films
Portuguese-language drama films