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The Clown (2011)
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Add to a movie listThe Clown (Portuguese: O Palhaço) is a 2011 Brazilian comedy-drama film. It is the second feature film directed by Selton Mello, who also stars as the protagonist.
The film follows the story of the father and son Benjamin and Valdemar, who work as clowns Pangaré and Puro Sangue, running the country roads together with the Circus Hope troupe. The clown Benjamin, however, is in crisis. He thinks that is not funny anymore.
The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards.
^ O Palhaço (2011) - e-Pipoca
^ O Palhaço : Curiosidades - AdoroCinema
^ Smith, Ian Hayden (2012). International Film Guide 2012. p. 79. ISBN 978-1908215017.
^ Cajueiro, Marcelo (21 September 2012). "Brazil sends in 'Clown' to entertain Oscar". Variety (Reed Business Information). Retrieved 20 September 2012.
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The film tells the story of Benjamin and Valdemar, father and son known as the clowns Pangaré and Puro Sangue. They make their living traveling the country with Circus Hope, without a fixed address, no neighbors, and no ID.Actors
Selton Mello
(Benjamin / Palhaço Pangaré)
Paulo José
(Valdemar / Palhaço Puro Sangue)
Isabela Palhano
(Guilhermina)
Phil Miler
(Prefeito Romualdo)
Fabiana Karla
(Tonha)
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