Description (continued...) dejected when her husband (Carlos Vereza) uses the end of the century as an excuse to leave her. Meanwhile idealistic convict Joao (Luis Carlos Vasconcellos) is sprung by corrupt guards during a "millenium fever"-induced prison riot so he can stalk and kill a fellow convict (Matheus Nachtergaele). Little does Joao know, he is the next one to be hunted. As the colorful, swirling frenzy of Brazilian celebration explodes around them on New Years Eve 1999, suicidal Maria and desperate Joao find themselves flung together by fate atop her sky rise apartment building. Looking out over a beautiful Rio beach lit up with fireworks, they come together in a glorious moment of hope and rebirth. This unique, atmospheric film uses brilliant cinematography by Walter Carvalho to eloquently capture the contrasts of abject poverty and stunning beauty that is the city of Rio. Superb performances and inspired direction make this film one to keep an eye out for. Country of Origin: Brazil Reviews "...MIDNIGHT finds occasion for hope in the midst of general unhappiness....The film's pulse is supplied by Mr. Nachtergaele, whose jittery, streetwise energy recalls a young James Cagney..." New York Times | 03/10/2000 | p.E22 Full Cast and Crew Director: Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas Starring: Fernanda Torres, Luis Carlos Vasconcelos, Tonico Pereira, Nelson Dantas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Nelson Sargento, Aulio Ribeiro, Luciana Bezerra, Antonio Gomes, Carlos Vereza Screenwriter: Walter Salles, Daniela Thomas, Joao Emanuel Carneiro, Jose de Carvalho Producer: Beth Pessoa, Elisa Tolomelli Director of Photography: Walter Carvalho Editor: Felipe Lacerda Composer: Antonio Pinto, Nana Vasconcelos, Eduardo Bid Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 72 min. Original Language: Portuguese Subtitled Language: English © Wellspring DVD Features Region 0 Keep Case Interactive Features: Scene Access, Interactive Menus Text/Photo Galleries: Filmographies & Awards DVD-ROM Features: Weblink Production Notes Originally released theatrically on March 10, 2000 (NY). Filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Daniella Thomas and Walter Salles won Grand Prize for Best Director at the 2000 Cinema Brazil for this film.
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