Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands | |
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Directed by | Bruno Barreto |
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Based on | Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos by Jorge Amado |
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Cinematography | Murilo Salles |
Edited by | Raimundo Higino |
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Distributed by | Embrafilme |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Brazil |
Language | Portuguese |
Box office | 10.73 million admissions (Brazil) |
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (Portuguese: Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos) is a 1976 Brazilian comedy film directed by Bruno Barreto. Based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Jorge Amado, it takes place in 1940s Bahia and has Sônia Braga, José Wilker and Mauro Mendonça in the leading roles. The screenplay was adapted by Barreto, Eduardo Coutinho and Leopoldo Serran.
When initially released, Dona Flor became the most successful film in Brazilian history. Internationally, the film received nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award.
In 1982, an American remake titled Kiss Me Goodbye starred Sally Field, James Caan, and Jeff Bridges in the leading roles. A 2017 remake starred Juliana Paes, Leandro Hassum and Marcelo Faria and was directed by Pedro Vasconcellos.[1]
In 2015, the Brazilian Film Critics Association aka Abraccine voted Dona Flor and her Two Husbands the 39th greatest Brazilian film of all time, in its list of the 100 best Brazilian films.[2]