With Introduction from Natalia Christofoletti Barrenha
The Invisible Life Of Euridice Gusmao
A gorgeous melodrama that's saturated with emotion, adapted from the book about two sisters.
Director: Karim Aïnouz
Cast includes: Julia Stockler, Carol Duarte, Flávia Gusmão, António Fonseca
Introduction by Natalia ChristofoleTti Barrenha
139 Mins / 2019 / Brazil/Germany, Subtitles
*Please read our important information about our Covid-19 safety precautions before visiting.*
A “tropical melodrama” is how “The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão” is billed If that sounds about the most high-camp subgenre ever devised, Karim Aïnouz’s ravishing period saga lives up to the description, all in the perspiring environs of midcentury Rio de Janeiro - while surprising with its pointed feminist politics and occasionally sharp social truths.
The film revolves around two sisters, living restricted lives with their conservative parents. However, each nourishes a passionate dream: Eurídice of becoming a renowned pianist; Guida of finding love. In a dramatic turn of events, they are separated and forced to live apart. They take control of their destinies, while never giving up hope of finding one another.
Winner of Un Certain Regard at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
"The winner of Un Certain Regard at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival was worth waiting for. They don’t often make them like this any more" - ★★★★★, THE IRISH TIMES
Grab a bargain! Thursday 11am screenings only £5 and include a free cuppa.
How you can support the Electric Palace:
- Book a ticket to a screening.
- Become an official Friend of the Electric Palace
- Hire the cinema for a private party
- Buy a gift voucher
- Donate to the cinema
- Sign up to receive our enewsletter
- Support us on social media by sharing our posts and events
Thank you.
