Lula, the Son of Brazil (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Lula, the Son of Brazil is a 2009 historical drama directed by Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago, starring Rui Ricardo Diaz as Lula, Milhem Cortaz and Glória Pires. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Directors
- Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- LC Barreto
- After the credits
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What Is Lula, the Son of Brazil About?
The premise of Lula, the Son of Brazil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Born into a working‑class family, he heads to the bustling financial capital, where his drive leads him from labor activism and imprisonment to a dramatic political rise. Seen as a family man, militant, hero, convict, savior and romantic legend, he becomes one of Brazil’s most influential politicians.
Lula, the Son of Brazil Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- president
- lula
- president of brazil
- brazilian politician
- brazilian history
- latin american politics
- latin american history
- left wing politics
- ends with real life footage
- ends with real life photos
- young
- boy
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- docudrama drama
- brazil
- poverty
- based on true story
- based on book
Lula, the Son of Brazil Cast & Characters
Rui Ricardo Diaz leads the cast as Lula, with Milhem Cortaz as Aristides and Glória Pires as Dona Lindu. Directed by Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Fábio Barreto
- Co-director Marcelo Santiago
- Rui Ricardo Diaz as Lula
- Milhem Cortaz as Aristides
- Glória Pires as Dona Lindu
- Rayana Carvalho as Dona Mocinha
Also Starring in Lula, the Son of Brazil
· 22 more- Sóstenes Vidal Ziza
- Antonio Saboia Vavá
- Antônio Pitanga Seu Cristóvão
- Fernando Alves Pinto Jornalista
- Marat Descartes Arnaldo
- Lucélia Santos Professora
- Cleo Lurdes
- Celso Frateschi Seu Álvaro
- Mariah Teixeira Marinete
- Pascoal da Conceição Radialista
- Eduardo Acaiabe Geraldão
- Jones Melo Tosinho
- Juliana Baroni Marisa Letícia
- Marcos Cesana Cláudio Feitosa
- Ney Piacentini Dr. Miguel
- Clayton Mariano Lambari
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- Felipe Falanga Lula (7 anos)
- Luccas Papp Lambari (15 anos)
- Guillerme Tortólio Lula (15 anos)
- Vanessa Bizzarro Lurdes (13 anos)
- Maicon Gouveia Jaime
- Fernanda Laranjeira Tiana
More from Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago
More films directed by Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago, best-rated first: Lula, the Son of Brazil, Borderless Love, Tropical Vampire and Carnal Utopia.
Lula, the Son of Brazil Plot Summary
What happens in Lula, the Son of Brazil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in October 1945 in Garanhuns, a rural town in Pernambuco, where Luiz Inácio da Silva, nicknamed Lula, is born as the seventh child of Dona Lindu and Aristides. Two weeks after his birth, Aristides moves to Santos, a coastal city in São Paulo, with Dona Mocinha, a cousin of Dona Lindu. Dona Lindu, Glória Pires, raises Lula and his siblings alone for years, shouldering the responsibility while the family endures life on the margins. By December 1952, the family leaves the countryside behind and travels to Santos to meet the patriarch, hoping for stability.
Full summary
The whole story of Lula, the Son of Brazil, scene by scene
Lula, the Son of Brazil Box Office
Lula, the Son of Brazil grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
- International
- $3.9M
How Well Do You Know Lula, the Son of Brazil?
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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In which rural town in Pernambuco is Lula born, at the opening of the film set in October 1945?
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Movies Like Lula, the Son of Brazil
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lula, the Son of Brazil, The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros and Linha de Montagem.
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Lula, the Son of Brazil FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Lula, the Son of Brazil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lula, the Son of Brazil?
Lula, the Son of Brazil runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Lula, the Son of Brazil released?
Lula, the Son of Brazil was released on November 17, 2009.
Who directed Lula, the Son of Brazil?
Lula, the Son of Brazil was directed by Fábio Barreto and Marcelo Santiago.
More films by Fábio Barreto Who is in the cast of Lula, the Son of Brazil?
Lula, the Son of Brazil stars Rui Ricardo Diaz as Lula, Milhem Cortaz as Aristides and Glória Pires as Dona Lindu, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Lula, the Son of Brazil make at the box office?
Lula, the Son of Brazil grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
Does Lula, the Son of Brazil have a post-credit scene?
No. Lula, the Son of Brazil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lula, the Son of Brazil in?
The original language of Lula, the Son of Brazil is Portuguese.
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