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Os Maias (2001): Cast

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Os Maias is a 2001 drama directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Del Rangel, starring Leonardo Vieira as Pedro da Maia, Fábio Assunção and Walmor Chagas.

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Os Maias (2001) movie poster
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Os Maias About?

The premise of Os Maias without spoilers.

Pedro da Maia defies his father's wishes and marries Maria Monforte; they have a son, Carlos, and a daughter. Years later Maria abandons Pedro for Tancredo, fleeing to Italy with their daughter. Grief drives Pedro to suicide. Carlos is raised by his grandfather, becomes a doctor, and falls for the beautiful Maria Eduarda. When he learns she is his half‑sister, he ends the romance and leaves Brazil on a world tour.

Os Maias Themes & Keywords

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  • brother sister incest
  • 19th century
  • old man
  • letter
  • maid
  • kiss
  • horse racing
  • corrida
  • costume ball
  • opera
  • wife leaves family
  • adultery
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  • suicide by shooting
  • friendship
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • aristocracy
  • tv mini series
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Os Maias Cast & Characters

Leonardo Vieira leads the cast as Pedro da Maia, with Fábio Assunção as Carlos Eduardo da Maia and Walmor Chagas as Afonso da Maia. Directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Del Rangel; 58 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Del Rangel

More films directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Del Rangel: The Passion According to G.H., Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme, Uma Escola Atrapalhada and O Trapalhão na Arca de Noé.

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Os Maias Also Known As

Also known as “მაიას ოჯახი”.

Also known as
  • მაიას ოჯახი

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FAQ

Os Maias FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Os Maias, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Os Maias?

Os Maias was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and Del Rangel.

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Who is in the cast of Os Maias?

Os Maias stars Leonardo Vieira as Pedro da Maia, Fábio Assunção as Carlos Eduardo da Maia and Walmor Chagas as Afonso da Maia, among 58 credited actors.

Does Os Maias have a post-credit scene?

No. Os Maias has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Os Maias in?

The original language of Os Maias is Portuguese.

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