Midnight

★★★★★

Original title: O Primeiro Dia / The First Day

“If there is one day to decide something in life, this day is today.”

1998 · 1 h 15 min

Directed by Daniela Thomas · Brazil · Brazilian Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Fernanda Torres Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos Matheus Nachtergaele Nelson Sargento Tonico Pereira Aulio Ribeiro

Plot

On December 31st 1999, destiny brings a fugitive prisoner and a depressed middle class teacher together, as the new millennium approaches bringing hope to everyone.

Sinekatalog’s take

Midnight (1998) is a Brazilian drama directed by Daniela Thomas. It stars Fernanda Torres, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Matheus Nachtergaele. It runs 75 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (830 votes)
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