Quincas Borba

Quincas Borba — Plot

Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao's passion for Sofia, a friend's wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared.

• Release date
• June 9, 1988
• Runtime
• 116 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Roberto Santos

Quincas Borba — Cast

Paulo Villaça Quincas Borba Helber Rangel Rubião Fúlvio Stefanini Cristiano Palha

B

Brigitte Broder Sofia Luiz Serra Camacho

A

Antônio Rovis Carlos Laura Cardoso Marlene França