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BOSSA NOVA

Director:

  Bruno Barreto
  

Year Released:

  1999

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

3.5 out of 5

3.5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Débora Bloch
  Alexandre Borges
  Antônio Fagundes
  Amy Irving
  Drica Moraes
Movie Haiku:Delightful & extremely sensuous romantic comedy set in Rio de Janeiro. Four men & four women chase each other in various combinations through multiple misunderstandings & reconciliations. Amy Irving anchors the film as an American widow teaching English classes… & private students. Exquisite photography & luscious soundtrack.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  1999