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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.8 / 100
2009·Drama·1h 15m

I TRAVEL BECAUSE I HAVE TO, I COME BACK BECAUSE I LOVE YOU

José Renato, a 35-year-old geologist, is sent out on a solitary expedition to the hinterlands of northeastern Brazil. The purpose of the trip is to assess possible routes for a canal that will connect the area with the only major river in the region. As the field trip progresses, it becomes clear that Renato shares with those places the same emptiness, sense of abandonment and isolation.

Above the Line
Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes·DirectorKarim Aïnouz·WriterMarcelo Gomes·WriterKaren Harley·Editor
Cast
Irandhir Santos·José Renato
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Karim Aïnouz·DirectorMarcelo Gomes·Director
Writing· 2
Karim Aïnouz·WriterMarcelo Gomes·Writer
Editing· 1
Karen Harley·Editor
Production· 2
Caio Gullane·ProducerFabiano Gullane·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Heloísa Passos·Cinematography
By the Numbers
71.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#003399
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Mood
Romantic, Abstract
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Painted

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Key Elements
FiguresPalm TreesText
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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