Feijoada Completa (2012)

Name: Feijoada Completa
Director: Angelo Defanti
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2012-08-07
Duration: 20 min
Cast: Thaís Tedesco, Augusto Madeira, Sônia Braga, Karine Teles

Comedy Drama

Director: Angelo Defanti

Cast: Thaís Tedesco, Augusto Madeira, Sônia Braga, Karine Teles

Runtime20 min

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On a Saturday, unhappy with her marriage, Carol gets ready to leave, her husband usually goes to a soccer match and bring his friends back home for lunch. The dish of the day is feijoada. This film is an adaptation of the short story "Feijoada Completa" by Luis Fernando Verissimo, in turn inspired by the homonymous Chico Buarque' song.

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Directed by Angelo Defanti in 2012, Feijoada Completa is a charming blend of comedy and drama that offers a unique window into the lives of ordinary Brazilians. With standout performances from Thaís Tedesco, Augusto Madeira, and Sônia Braga, this film explores the complexities of marriage and family through the lens of a traditional Saturday feijoada lunch, making it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven stories.

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Feijoada or feijoada à brasileira is a dish that consists of a stew of black beans with various types of pork and beef. It is served with farofa, white rice, sautéed collard green, and sliced oranges, among other sides. It is a popular dish, typical of Brazilian cuisine.