The Heart’s Root (2000): Cast
The Heart’s Root is a 2000 drama directed by Paulo Rocha, starring Melvil Poupaud as Vicente Corvo, Paulo Pinto and Luís Miguel Cintra. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Paulo Rocha
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- RTP
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Heart’s Root About?
The premise of The Heart’s Root without spoilers.
During Lisbon’s Saint Anthony festival—a celebration of lovers in the historic quarter—nationalist politician Cato becomes obsessively infatuated with Silvia, a mystical young transvestite he meets at the festivities. When Silvia encounters Vicente, a policeman who arrests and threatens transvestites, she resorts to blackmail. Compromising photos of Cato surface in opposition circles, forcing him to risk everything to save his career.
The Heart’s Root Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- transvestite
- gay interest
- drag queen
The Heart’s Root Cast & Characters
Melvil Poupaud leads the cast as Vicente Corvo, with Paulo Pinto as Voice of Vicente Corvo and Luís Miguel Cintra as Catão. Directed by Paulo Rocha; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paulo Rocha
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Melvil Poupaud as Vicente Corvo - Paulo Pinto as Voice of Vicente Corvo
- Luís Miguel Cintra as Catão
- Isabel Ruth as Ju
Also Starring in The Heart’s Root
· 12 more- Miguel Guilherme Oscar
- Manuel Mozos Young Man at the Party
- Manuela de Freitas Mrs. Assembleia
- António Durães Infante
- Fernando Heitor Roberta
- Teresa Roby Babies' Mother
- Carla Chambel
- Joana Bárcia Sílvia
- Pedro Pernas
- Ana Deus Linda
- Paulo Guilherme
- Pedro Miguel Silva
More from Paulo Rocha
More films directed by Paulo Rocha: Vanity, Shohei Imamura: The Free Thinker, Oliveira, l’architecte and Steel Mask Versus Blue Abyss.
The Heart’s Root Also Known As
Also known as “A Root of the Heart”.
- Also known as
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- A Root of the Heart
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The Heart’s Root FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Heart’s Root, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Heart’s Root?
The Heart’s Root runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Heart’s Root released?
The Heart’s Root was released on August 7, 2000.
Who directed The Heart’s Root?
The Heart’s Root was directed by Paulo Rocha.
More films by Paulo Rocha Who is in the cast of The Heart’s Root?
The Heart’s Root stars Melvil Poupaud as Vicente Corvo, Paulo Pinto as Voice of Vicente Corvo and Luís Miguel Cintra as Catão, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Heart’s Root have a post-credit scene?
No. The Heart’s Root has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Heart’s Root in?
The original language of The Heart’s Root is Portuguese.
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