Product Details

• Actors: Marcelia Cartaxo, José Dumont, Tamara Taxman, Fernanda Montenegro, Walter Filho
• Directors: Suzana Amaral
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Kino International
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 2002
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300986403
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,117 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars blushfully exquisite, May 10, 2000

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Rosemary Felle "Sufigirl" (Maspeth, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hour of the Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The awkwardness & fascination of this pathetically sensative character(Cartaxo) brought back memories of my own adolescence. I was glued to the screen. Her vulnerability & innocence was painful to watch, yet I was touched by the films honesty. The ending is quite sad and unexpected, but isnt that what makes notable film?

I never forgot this film, nor how it effected me. This is a film that I wish I had taped when I first saw it in 88'.

A must see for lovers of the romatically bazzaar.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic depiction of Brazilian life, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hour of the Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Having spent my "formative" years in Brazil, I have to say this movie tugs at my "coracao"(heart).I would LOVE to see more work (movies) from this talented director. I hope "Macabea" has finally attained her "felicidade" that was denied her for so long. Truely "um grande cultivar" (a great work)! Muito obrigado!

3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Star, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hour of the Star [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The movie is great for people who like to know about other cultures. Even though it can look and sound different there are a lot of things that touch your heart.