Gabriela (1983)

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Gabriela was based on Jorge Armado's novel Gabriela, Clove and Cinammon, which also served as the source of a typically steamy Brazilian TV soap opera. Set in 1925 (when the novel was first published), the film stars Marcello Mastrioanni as Nacib, a bartender in the Bahian village of Parati. When a… More Gabriela was based on Jorge Armado's novel Gabriela, Clove and Cinammon, which also served as the source of a typically steamy Brazilian TV soap opera. Set in 1925 (when the novel was first published), the film stars Marcello Mastrioanni as Nacib, a bartender in the Bahian village of Parati. When a drought descends upon the surrounding countryside, slovenly-but-sexy Gabriela (Sonja Braga) wanders into Parati with some friends and relatives. Immediately entranced by Gabriela's earthy sensuality, Nacib hires her as a cook and potential lover. Jealous of the attentions paid to Gabriela by the local menfolk, Nacib decides to marry her, then orders her to dress and behave in a more prudish fashion. But Gabriela can't help straying sexually, and as consequence it is Nacib who is forced to undergo the film's major character transformation. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Bruno Barreto
Genres: Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A spicy drama that blends sex and social commentary on Brazilian mores.

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Cast

            Sonia Braga as Gabriela

            Marcello Mastroianni as Nacib

            Antonio Cantafora as Tonico Bastos

            Paulo Goulart as Col. Joao Fulgencio

            Nelson Xavier as Capitao

            Fernando Ramos Da Silva as Tuisca

            Nicole Puzzi as Malvina

            Tania Boscoli as Gloria

            Jofre Soares as Ramiro

            Paulo Pilla as Prince

            Ricardo Petráglia as Prof. Josue

            Zeni Pereira as Dona Arminda

            Flávio Galvão as Mundinho

            Divana Maria Brandao as Bataclete 1

            Chico Díaz as Chico Moleza

            Maurício do Valle as Col. Amancio Leal

            Claudia Gimenez as Dona Olga

            Nuno Leal Maia as Romulo the Engineer

            Ivan Mesquita as Col. Melk Tavares

            Nildo Parente as Mauricio Caires

            Míriam Pires as Mae De Malvina

            Marcos Vinicius as Fagundes

            Lutero Luiz as Manoel das Oncas

            Sandro Soviatt as Head Gunman

            Mario Jurado as Journalist
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