What is O Guarani?
O Guarani is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 14, 1979
- Studios
- Embrafilme, Virgínia Filmes
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~135 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Embrafilme, Virgínia Filmes
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O Guarani is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Embrafilme, Virgínia Filmes. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A forbidden romance blossoms between a noblewoman and an indigenous warrior in colonial Brazil.”
- Rich period setting in Brazil
- Explores cross-cultural love
- Adventure‑drama blend
- At 2h 15m, the film’s pacing can feel leisurely.
Watch it if you enjoy lush historical romances set against Brazil’s colonial frontier.
The film presents a romantic drama with mature themes of cultural conflict, suitable for adult viewers.
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What is the central plot of O Guarani?
The film follows the love affair between Ceci, a white Portuguese noblewoman, and Peri, an indigenous Brazilian man.
Who directed the 1979 adaptation?
It was directed by Fauzi Mansur.
What literary work is the film based on?
It adapts José de Alencar’s novel “O Guarani.”
When was the film released and what is its runtime?
It premiered in Brazil on 14 November 1979 and runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What genres best describe the movie?
It is classified as an adventure and drama film.
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