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Arena (2009): Cast

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Arena is a 2009 short drama directed by João Salaviza, starring Carloto Cotta as Mauro, Rafael Sardão and Rodrigo Madeira. It runs 15 minutes.

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Arena (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
João Salaviza
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arena About?

The premise of Arena without spoilers.

Confined to house arrest, a young man passes the time by tattooing his skin. His fragile routine shatters when three neighborhood kids assault him and steal his money. Determined to retrieve it, he hunts them down, confronting the cycle of violence that stains his community and wondering whether any real change is possible.

Arena Themes & Keywords

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  • tattoo
  • title at the end
  • person in a car trunk
  • bicycle
  • robbery
  • kicking someone
  • aggression
  • pepper spray
  • children
  • bare chested male
  • tattooing
  • written by director
+1 more
  • one word title
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Cast & crew

Arena Cast & Characters

Carloto Cotta leads the cast as Mauro, with Rafael Sardão as Kid and Rodrigo Madeira as Alemão. Directed by João Salaviza; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from João Salaviza

More films directed by João Salaviza: The Buriti Flower, The Dead and the Others, Russa and High Cities of Bone.

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Arena Also Known As

Also known as “竞争场所”.

Also known as
  • 竞争场所

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Arena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Arena, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arena?

Arena runs 15 minutes.

When was Arena released?

Arena was released on May 23, 2009.

Who directed Arena?

Arena was directed by João Salaviza.

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Who is in the cast of Arena?

Arena stars Carloto Cotta as Mauro, Rafael Sardão as Kid and Rodrigo Madeira as Alemão, among 5 credited actors.

Does Arena have a post-credit scene?

No. Arena has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Arena in?

The original language of Arena is Portuguese.

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