Cast
José Dumont Mariana Lima 
Enrique Diaz Jonas Bloch Clovis Bueno Eliana Carneiro
Credits
Written by: Luis Alberto de Abreu 
Eliane Caffé
Cinematography: Hugo Kovensky
Produced by: Alain Fresnot
Plot
In the village of Kenoma, inside Brazil, the artisan Linnaeus tries to make a big and quixotic dream: to build a perpetual motion machine. His contract is opposed by Jerome, powerful local landowner, but he wins the aid of mysterious drifter who decides to stay in town after charmed with the beauty of the young Tari.
Sinekatalog’s take
Kenoma (1998) is a Brazilian drama directed by Eliane Caffé. It stars José Dumont, Mariana Lima and Enrique Diaz. It runs 110 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (205 votes)
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