The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family
The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Os Maias - Cenas da Vida Romântica |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Brazil, Portugal |
| Genre | Romance, History, Drama |
| Director | João Botelho |
| Runtime | 135 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (25 votes) |
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The film constructs a meticulous parallel between the protagonist's personal ruin and the decadence of his nation, relying on the rich source material of Eça de Queirós. It explores themes of fate, societal constraints, and forbidden desire through sumptuous period detail.
What lingers after the final frame is the chilling elegance of the tragedy, a sense of lives and an era crumbling from within. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: João Botelho
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