Brainstorm (2000): Cast & Plot
Brainstorm is a 2000 drama directed by Laís Bodanzky, starring Dani Nefussi as Irmã de Neto, Rodrigo Santoro and Othon Bastos. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Laís Bodanzky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Dezenove Som e Imagem
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brainstorm About?
The premise of Brainstorm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Neto, a middle‑class teenager whose life seems ordinary, is abruptly uprooted when his father discovers a marijuana cigarette in his pocket. He is committed to a mental institution, where he confronts a bizarre, inhumane world in which a corrupt, cruel system voraciously consumes its victims.
Brainstorm Themes & Keywords
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- pot
- marihuana
- drug addict
- mistreatment
- medical misconduct
- teenage drug addict
- drug addict as protagonist
- psychiatric hospital
- drugs
- vomiting
- electroshock therapy
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- sao paulo brazil
- latin america
- maconha
- gay character
- drug addiction
- brazil
- brazilian middle class
- asylum
- psychiatrist
- male nudity
- heroin
- heroin addiction
- hate
- hallucination
- friendship
- father son relationship
- extreme close up
- cheating on boyfriend
- nervous breakdown
- insanity
- based on novel
Brainstorm Cast & Characters
Dani Nefussi leads the cast as Irmã de Neto, with Rodrigo Santoro as Wilson Souza Neto and Othon Bastos as Sr. Wilson Souza (Pai). Directed by Laís Bodanzky; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Laís Bodanzky
- Dani Nefussi as Irmã de Neto
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Rodrigo Santoro as Wilson Souza Neto - Othon Bastos as Sr. Wilson Souza (Pai)
- Cássia Kis as Meire Souza (Mãe)
Also Starring in Brainstorm
· 17 more- Gustavo Machado Lobo
- Valéria Alencar Leninha
- Altair Lima Dr. Cintra
- Gero Camilo Ceará
- Caco Ciocler Rogério
- Talita Castro Bel
- Jairo Mattos Enfermeiro Ivan
- Marcos Cesana Interno Bil
- Luis Miranda Enfermeiro Marcelo
- Lineu Dias Interno Jornalista
- Cláudia Juliana Neide
- Sérgio Mastropasqua Psychiatrist
- Cláudio Carneiro Alex
- Antônio de Andrade Ednei
- Bicudo Jr. Rubens
- Rogério Lucas Ronaldo
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- Elida Marques Insurance Speech
Brainstorm Plot Summary
What happens in Brainstorm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Wilson Souza Neto, Rodrigo Santoro, reading a letter from his son Neto, Rodrigo Santoro, in which Neto expresses contempt for his father. This sharp message kicks off a flashback that follows Neto, a São Paulo teenager, as he negotiates a difficult bond with his father and his mother, Meire Souza. The story threads through a life that feels both sheltered and stormy, showing how family pressure, social expectations, and personal hunger pull Neto in conflicting directions.
Full summary
The whole story of Brainstorm, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Brainstorm?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the teenage protagonist who struggles with his family and mental institutions?
Brainstorm Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Seven-Headed Beast” and “Bicho de siete cabezas”.
- Also known as
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- Seven-Headed Beast
- Bicho de siete cabezas
- A hétfejű szörny
- Siedmioglowa bestia
- Семиглавый зверь
- Bicho de Sete Cabeças, შვიდთავიანი მხეცი
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Brainstorm FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Brainstorm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brainstorm?
Brainstorm runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Brainstorm released?
Brainstorm was released on November 15, 2000.
Who directed Brainstorm?
Brainstorm was directed by Laís Bodanzky.
More films by Laís Bodanzky Who is in the cast of Brainstorm?
Brainstorm stars Dani Nefussi as Irmã de Neto, Rodrigo Santoro as Wilson Souza Neto and Othon Bastos as Sr. Wilson Souza (Pai), among 21 credited actors.
Does Brainstorm have a post-credit scene?
No. Brainstorm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brainstorm in?
The original language of Brainstorm is Portuguese.
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