Quincas Borba
19881h 56m5.0
Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Brazil
About
Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Roberto Santos
- Writing
- Roberto Santos
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jun 9, 1988
- Studio
- Embrafilme, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
Cast
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