CULTURAL PULSE

Plays, movies &
best-seller books

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PLAYS

RIO

A Família É Tudo (Family Is Everything)—Drama. Written and directed by Fernando Berto, with Beth Schmitz, Rita Waehneldt, Marta Rosa, Angélica Breyer and Marco Antônio. A large family gets together to celebrate the 80^th birthday of its patriarch and goes in crisis when a granddaughter shows up with her boyfriend. Espaço Cultural dos Correios

Cartas de Rodez (Rodez Letters)—Drama. Based on the letters French playwright Antonin Artaud (1896-1948) wrote his doctor when he was at the Rodez mental institution where he was submitted to several electroshock sessions. Directed by Ana Teixeira, with Stephane Brodt. Teatro Benjamim Constant.

Opereta—O Homem Que Sabia Português (Operetta—The Man Who Knew Portuguese)—Comedy. Written by Tim Rescala, directed by Chico Pelúcio, with Maurício Tizumba, Regina Spósio, and Marina Machado. A fortyish Portuguese teacher tries to find a wife though the newspaper personals. Teatro Villa Lobos

Ensaio para Danton (Rehearsal for Danton)—Drama. Written by Georg Büchner, directed by Márcio Marciano and Sérgio de Carvalho, with Companhia do Latão. Adapted from The Death of Danton, which occurs during the French Revolution. Teatro CCBB.

Atédaquiámilanos (See You in One Thousand Years)—Tragicomedy. Written by Gustavo Rizzoti, directed by Gustavo Rizzoti, with Frederico Magella, Gustavo Rizzoti. For two months a young man locks himself in his apartment.

Se o Meu Ponto G Falasse (If My G-Spot Could Talk)—Comedy. Written by Heloísa Migliavacca and Patsy Cecato, directed by Júlio Conte, with Patsy Cecato and Heloísa Migliavacca. Two girl friends though her conversation give a glimpse on the different phases on women's lives.

Calíngualá—Comedy. Collective creation. Directed by Ivan de Albuquerque, with Leyla Ribeiro and Camilla Caputti. Among the main themes approached: police violence, homosexuality and marriage. Teatro Rubens Corrêa.

Estrelas do Princípio ao Fim (Stars from the Beginning to End)—Musical comedy. Two actors present eight different characters, who muse about the life of the artist. Another collective creation. Myrian Pérsia directs. With Jorge Azevedo and Veluma. Teatro Serrador.

Sexo (Sex)—Comedy. A group plays with sex and has lots of fun. Written, directed and interpreted by Cia. de Comédia Os Melhores do Mundo. Teatro dos Grandes Atores.

Ópera do Malandro (The Scoundrel Opera)—Musical. Cariocas showing off their roguery abilities. Written by Chico Buarque de Hollanda, directed by Cláudio Feliciano, with the group Cabeça de Prata. UFF Theater.

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Que Mistérios Tem Clarice? (What Mysteries Does Clarice Have?)—Comedy. It uses short stories, letters, interviews and newspapers columns written by celebrated writer Clarice Lispector. Adapted by Luiz Arthur Nunes and Mário Pragibe. Directed by Luiz Arthur Nunes, with Rita Elmôr. Teatro Next.

1492—Musical. The life and adventures of Christopher Columbus, based on Ridley Scott's movie. Adapted and directed by Deto Montenegro, with Estela Cassilatti and Evelyn Klein. Teatro Dias Gomes.

As Filhas da Mãe (Mom's Daughters)—Comedy. Directed by Gilda Vandenbrande, with Ronaldo Ciambroni and Anna Cláudiah Vidal. An overprotective mother does what she can and can't to guarantee her two daughters' success. Teatro Martins Penna.

A Filosofia na Alcova—Peça Destinada a Educação de Mocinhas (The Philosophy in the Alcove—Play Intended for Educating Young Ladies)—Comedy. Based on Marquis de Sade, directed by Marcelo Marcus Fonseca, with Carolina Gonzalez, Daniel Gaggini, and Cibele Forjaz. A very experienced woman in the ways of sex decides to initiate a young lady into the world of licentiousness. Teatro Oficina.

Acordes Celestinos (Celestino Harmonies)—Musical Comedy. Written by José Rubens Chachá, directed by José Rubens Chachá and Ary França, with Gérson de Abreu, José Rubens Chachá, and Ângela Dip. Singer Vicente Celestino meets in heaven Carmem Miranda and Francisco Alves. The three of them want a chance to go back to earth, but this is only one opening. Teatro Arthur Azevedo.

A Desgraça Adora Companhia (Disgrace Loves Company)—Comedy. Written by Paulo Rogério Lopes, directed by Luiz Damasceno, with Antônio Farias, Caco Mattos, Angella Simoneti and Marcos Ferraz. Locked in a mental hospital a former genius girl now turned into an alcoholic reminisces.

Bailei na Curva (I Danced at the Curve)—Drama. Directed by Carmo Tavares, with Persona group. How peoples' lives are changed by history. Teatro João Caetano

Se Essa Rua... (If this Street...)—Comedy. Directed by Tiche Vianna, with students of EAD (School of Dramatic Arts) and ECA (School of Communications and Arts). Two rival businessmen hire a detective to prevent their children from dating each other. USP (Universidade de São Paulo) Teatro Laboratório.

O Guardião do Túmulo (The Grave Keeper)—Drama. Based on a Kafka text, directed by Eduardo Cabús, with Antônio Soler, Harold Ferrari, and Victor Paes. A debate about power and the way it is used by people.

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MOVIES

Just-released
American
movies:

Runaway Bride (Noiva em Fuga), The 13º Floor (13º Andar), A Filha do General (The General's Daughter), Brokedown Palace (A Viagem), The Haunting (A Casa Amaldiçoada), Big Daddy (O Paizão), The Blair Witch Project (A Bruxa de Blair), Hi-Lo Country (Terra de Paixões), The Out of Towners (Perdidos em Nova York), Austin Powers (Austin Powers—O Agente "Bond" Cama

Dois Córregos (Two Brooks)—Brazil/1999—Drama. Directed by Luis Villaça, with Beth Goulart, Ingra Liberato and Carlos A. Riccelli. Story narrated in flashback. The antics and dilemmas of Ana Paula and her friend Lydia at the family's ranch in Dois Córregos.

Todo Sobre Mi Madre (Tudo Sobre Minha Mãe)—Spain/France, 1999—Drama. By Pedro Almodóvar, with Cecilia Roth and Marisa Paredes. After death of son, who died without knowing who his father was, mother goes looking for ex-husband, a transvestite, to tell him about the son he never knew he had.

Nono Me Dejes Nunca (Tango)—Spain/Argentina, 1998—Drama. Directed by Carlos Saura, with Miguel Angel Sola and Cecília Narova. An author and director start rehearsing a tango show to distract from his own personal problems.

O Viajante (The Traveler)—Brazil/1998—Drama—Directed by Paulo César Saraceni, with Marília Pêra, Jairo Mattos, Leandra Leal, and Míriam Pérsia. How the arrival of a salesman changes the life of a Minas Gerais state little town.

Notting Hill (Um Lugar Chamado Notting Hill)—England/1999—How a chance encounter between the most famous Hollywood star and a businessman changes their lives. Directed by Roger Michell, with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

Ayeneh (O Espelho)—Iran/1997—Drama—Girl decides to perambulate through the streets of Teheran when her mother does not come on time to pick her up at school. By Jafar Panahi, with Ymina Mohammed-Khani.

No Se Lo Digas a Nadie (Não Conte a Ninguém)—Peru/1998—Drama— Directed by Francisco J. Lombardi, with Christian Meier, Lúcia Jiménez, and Santiago Magill. Middle-class youngster gets involved with drugs while trying to find his own identity.

Le Temps Retrouvé (O Tempo Redescoberto)—France/1998—Drama—On his death bed Marcel Proust reminisces about his life. Directed by Raoul Ruiz, with Emanuelle Béart, Catherine Deneuve, and John Malkovich.

Réquiem (Réquiem: Um Encontro com Fernando Pessoa)—Switzerland, France, Portugal/1997—Drama—directed by Alain Tanner, with Francis Frappat, Andre Marcon, and Alexandre Zloto. Life starts changing when Paul meets in Lisbon with poet Fernando Pessoa's ghost.

Outras Estórias (Other Stories)—Brazil/1999—Drama—Directed by Pedro Bial, with Cacá Carvalho, Giulia Gam , and Juca de Oliveira. Based on Guimarães Rosa's short stories.

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BOOKS

Fiction

1 Canoas e marolas, João Gilberto Noll. Objetiva, R$ 15

2 A casa dos budas ditosos, Luxúria, João Ubaldo Ribeiro. Objetiva, R$ 19

3 O Clube dos anjos, Gula, Luis Fernando Verissimo. Objetiva, R$ 16.80

4 Victoria, Rosamunde Pilcher. Bertrand, R$ 30

5 Musashi vol. 1, Eiji Yoshikawa. Estação Liberdade, R$ 48

6 O martelo de Éden, Ken Follet. Rocco, R$ 35

7 Ramsés, a batalha de Kadesh, Christian Jacq. Bertrand, R$ 30

8 O fantasma, Danielle Steel. Record, R$ 22

9 Mal secreto, Inveja, Zuenir Ventura. Objetiva, R$ 22

10 Homem que matou Getúlio Vargas, Jô Soares. Companhia das Letras, R$ 25

Nonfiction

1 Capitães do Brasil, Eduardo Bueno. Objetiva, R$ 24.50

2 O Essencial, Costanza Pascolato. Objetiva, R$ 39

3 A Viagem do descobrimento, Eduardo Bueno. Objetiva, R$ 18

4 Náufragos, traficantes e degredados, Eduardo Bueno. Objetiva, R$ 19.50

5 A casa do Rio Vermelho, Zélia Gattai. Record, R$ 25

6 Minhas mulheres e meus homens, Mário Prata. Objetiva, R$ 24

7 208 maneiras de deixar um homem louco de desejo, Margot Saint-Loup. Ediouro, R$ 9.90

8 As Melhores piadas do planeta e da casseta também, vol.2, Casseta e Planeta. Objetiva, R$ 12

9 203 maneiras de enlouquecer um homem, Olivia Saint Claire. Ediouro, R$ 10.90

10 A dádiva dos judeus, Thomas Cahill. Objetiva, R$ 28

Esoterica/
Self-Help

1 A divina sabedoria dos mestres, Brian Weiss. Sextante, R$ 19.50

2 Não faça tempestade em copo d'água, Richard Carlson. Rocco, R$ 19.50

3 A águia e a galinha, Leonardo Boff. Vozes, R$ 16

4 Somos todos profetas, Paiva Netto. Elevação, R$ 20

5 O livro de ouro da mitologia, Thomas Bulfinch. Ediouro, R$ 29

6 Saber cuidar, Leonardo Boff. Vozes, R$ 16

7 O sucesso é ser feliz, Roberto Shinyashiki. Gente, R$ 20

8 O advogado de Deus, Zibia Gasparetto. Espaço Vida e Consciência, R$ 20

9 A fonte da juventude, Peter Kelder. Best Seller, R$ 12.50

10 A verdade de cada um, Zibia Gasparetto. Espaço Vida e Consciência, R$ 20

According to Jornal do Brasil, http://www.jb.com.br

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