Description: Set in the Brazilian Northeast, 1910, this is the story of Tonho who has been ordered by his father to gain revenge for the death of his brother...
Description Set in the Brazilian Northeast, 1910, this is the story of Tonho who has been ordered by his father to gain revenge for the death of his brother...
Credits
Producer:
Arthur Cohn, Walter Salles
Score Composer:
Antonio Pinto
Editorial Reviews "...A tragedy shot through with moments of blinding brilliance, BEHIND THE SUN is a beautiful parable....Salles ensures that audiences will go away optimistic -- a true gift indeed..." Box Office - p.61 - Luisa F. Ribeiro (02/01/2002)
"...What elevates BEHIND THE SUN is the arresting assurance of its direction..." Sight and Sound - p.38-9 - Leslie Felperin (03/01/2002)
"...A rich, heady melodrama whose message has a poignant relevance in these uncertain times..." Total Film - p.101 - Neil Smith (03/01/2002)