In spite of its title, the film — just like the bossa nova that gave it the name — is full to the brim with the very saudade, that is, nostalgia, longing, blues, etc. it says to be “no more”. For saudade is its motor, as it is for old-timers filling the ballroom.
Chega de Saudade reminded me strongly of, and probably was influenced by, Ettore Scola’s Le Bal. A stellar cast including the great late Elza Soares. Watch it.
No comments:
Post a Comment