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Short drama

O Pátio (1959): Cast

O Pátio (1959) movie poster

O Pátio is a 1959 short drama directed by Glauber Rocha, starring Helena Ignez as The woman and Solon Barreto. It runs 11 minutes.

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O Pátio (1959) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
11 min
Director
Glauber Rocha
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is O Pátio About?

The premise of O Pátio without spoilers.

A man and a woman lie on a checkerboard‑styled patio, each attempting to bridge the distance between them without standing up or speaking. The only audible elements are a radio’s murmuring voices and unsettling ambient noises that suggest an imminent event, heightening the tension as they silently maneuver toward one another.

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Cast & crew

O Pátio Cast & Characters

Helena Ignez leads the cast as The woman, with Solon Barreto as The man. Directed by Glauber Rocha.

From the director

More from Glauber Rocha

More films directed by Glauber Rocha: Câncer, Cutting Heads, The Lion Has Seven Heads and Antonio das Mortes.

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FAQ

O Pátio FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is O Pátio?

O Pátio runs 11 minutes.

When was O Pátio released?

O Pátio was released in 1959.

Who directed O Pátio?

O Pátio was directed by Glauber Rocha.

More films by Glauber Rocha

Who is in the cast of O Pátio?

O Pátio stars Helena Ignez as The woman and Solon Barreto as The man.

Does O Pátio have a post-credit scene?

No. O Pátio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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