Lélia Abramo

Lélia Abramo

Born: February 8, 1911
Died: April 9, 2004
in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Movies for Lélia Abramo...

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
Title: Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
Released: January 1, 1992
Type: Movie
In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.
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Nossos Bravos
Title: Nossos Bravos
Released: July 9, 1987
Type: Movie
Docudrama on labor mobilizations in the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil, led by union organizations with anarcho-socialist influence. Using fictional resources and historical archives, the film reconstructs an important part of the memory of Brazilian unionism and its biggest strikes, establishing a dialogue between different working generations.
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Title: O Tempo e o Vento
Character: Bibiana
Released: April 22, 1985
Type: TV
It tells the story of the Camabará family for many generations, which were fundamental to the social and political formation of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The stories are remembered by Dona Bibiana, who remembers the life of her grandmother Ana, her husband, the Captain Rodrigo, his son Bolivar and his daughter-in-law Luzia.
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Janete
Title: Janete
Released: October 16, 1983
Type: Movie
A young girl runaway from home to join the circus.
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Title: Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo
Character: Mama Vitória
Released: March 28, 1983
Type: TV
To defend the humble Soró Sereno in a traffic accident, the mysterious Ciro Cerqueira, a bus driver, ends up getting involved with the traditional italian family of Mamma Vittoria Cantarelli, owner of a chain of canteens in which he starts to work as an executive, and is torn between the love of the matriarch's granddaughters, the responsible Luísa and the seductive Bruna, a woman who spares no effort to get what she wants.
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Title: Avenida Paulista
Character: Isabel Alves (Bebel)
Released: May 10, 1982
Type: TV
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They Don't Wear Black Tie
Title: They Don't Wear Black Tie
Character: Malvina
Released: September 28, 1981
Type: Movie
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.
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Mulher Diaba
Title: Mulher Diaba
Released: July 16, 1981
Type: Movie
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Twisted Fate
Title: Twisted Fate
Released: May 22, 1979
Type: Movie
At the height of the military dictatorship, an abandoned mansion in the center of São Paulo is occupied by militants, hippies, maniacs, homosexuals, punks, artists and poets, as well as immigrants from different parts of the world.
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Title: Pai Herói
Character: Januária Brandão
Released: January 29, 1979
Type: TV
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O Comprador de Fazendas
Title: O Comprador de Fazendas
Released: March 10, 1975
Type: Movie
Two conmen (one trying to pretend his lousy farm is a great one to sell, other pretending to buy one without actual money) try to con each other.
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Joanna Francesa
Title: Joanna Francesa
Released: December 30, 1973
Type: Movie
Joana is a sophisticated, beautiful woman, so she has a choice of lovers, and destinies. She will let down Pierre, the French consul at São Paulo, and with him the frivolity of tea-parties and comfort. Her wild inner-soul will develop into the wild forest surroundings of a landlord's farmhouse. To the extent she will defend her land like a 19th century owner - of lands and men alike.
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Cleo e Daniel
Title: Cleo e Daniel
Character: Daniel's Mother
Released: May 26, 1970
Type: Movie
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Title: As Bruxas
Character: Dona Chiquinha
Released: May 18, 1970
Type: TV
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Beto Rockefeller
Title: Beto Rockefeller
Character: Dona Gorda
Released: January 1, 1970
Type: Movie
Adaptation of the successful Brazilian TV series "Beto Rockefeller". Beto is a cunning poor man who pretends to be rich, using his congeniality and lack of morals to mix among rich people.
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O Quarto
Title: O Quarto
Released: January 1, 1968
Type: Movie
A middle-aged man copes with the loss of his job and his impending blindness.
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The Case of the Naves Brothers
Title: The Case of the Naves Brothers
Character: Ana (mother)
Released: May 30, 1967
Type: Movie
After their relative and associate runs way, the Naves brothers inform the police of the incident, who end up arresting them under the accusation of murdering the missing person. The brothers are tortured in order to confess a crime they did not commit while their wives are raped.
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O Anjo Assassino
Title: O Anjo Assassino
Released: May 23, 1967
Type: Movie
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The Obsessed of Catulé
Title: The Obsessed of Catulé
Character: Dolor
Released: May 21, 1965
Type: Movie
In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.
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Title: Os Quatro Filhos
Released: May 10, 1965
Type: TV
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Cidade Ameaçada
Title: Cidade Ameaçada
Released: June 8, 1960
Type: Movie
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.