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Crime drama

Capitu (2008): Cast

Capitu (2008) movie poster

Capitu is a 2008 crime drama directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, starring Maria Fernanda Cândido as Capitu, Letícia Persiles and Charles Fricks. It runs 3 hours 50 minutes.

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Capitu (2008) movie poster
Runtime
3h 50m (230 min)
Genres
Crime , Drama , Mystery
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Capitu About?

The premise of Capitu without spoilers.

A melancholy Dom Casmurro, now elderly, pens a memoir to recount his own version of events and to revive the adolescent moments he shared with his great love, Capitu—a girl who captivated him with her haunting, “hangover” eyes—while grappling with memory, longing, and doubt.

Capitu Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • tv mini series
  • love
  • literature
  • doubt
  • death
  • betrayal
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Cast & crew

Capitu Cast & Characters

Maria Fernanda Cândido leads the cast as Capitu, with Letícia Persiles as Capitu jovem and Charles Fricks as Pádua. Directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Luiz Fernando Carvalho

More films directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho: The Passion According to G.H. and Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme.

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FAQ

Capitu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is Capitu?

Capitu runs 3 hours 50 minutes (230 minutes).

Who directed Capitu?

Capitu was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho.

More films by Luiz Fernando Carvalho

Who is in the cast of Capitu?

Capitu stars Maria Fernanda Cândido as Capitu, Letícia Persiles as Capitu jovem and Charles Fricks as Pádua, among 17 credited actors.

Does Capitu have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Capitu in?

The original language of Capitu is Portuguese.

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