Hilda Furacão

This series had the best casting I've ever seen in a Brazilian mini-series. Ana Paula Arósio wasn't that experienced of an actress when she won this role, but it only took her a couple of episodes to prove to us all that she wasn't another beautiful face on TV. Rodrigo Santoro was young either, and even though he said, later, that he was scared of playing this role and not succeeding in it, he did make a wonderful job as the pure and immaculate young man who truly lives to be a saint, but he is then tormented by the possibility that he might have fallen in love with a gorgeous prostitute.

The rest of the cast was composed by experienced and competent actors as well, it's hard to pick one name to highlight because the whole ensemble did work intensely and in harmony.

As for all the other things that surrounded the cast, like filming locations, costumes, soundtrack, everything felt like Brazil at the late 50's. I have to say that, for the whole package, this series deserves 10 out of 10.

The cinematography vividly captures the essence of 1960s Brazil and I must say I fell deeply in favor with the show. The music used in it are very well-thorough and greatly composed. However, there were some in which I could not understand the extent of the show. The political events seemed too abrupt and superficial. They were nicely accurate but not very thoroughly thought. The characters extend way beyond and it gives you the tingling feeling of as if you were them. But I must say it lacks some conviction. Overall, the series is the best Brazilian series to be ever produced with a great cast..

I'm not one for older shows, let alone foreign ones.

Though I won't go into detail about why I had my doubts, let me tell you the various reasons why this show is one of the best adaptations I've seen.

The acting between the leads is raw and pure. From the buildup, to the climax, and conclusion, the lead actors never failed to make me believe that their destiny was really one and the same. Absolutely sold me on how powerful true love can be, and how ironic.

The storylines of the show were so well thought out and the extreme detail they went into made me so appreciative of the show as a whole. Every side character had a personality and mind of their own, and each of their fate tied in perfectly with the political and societal part of the show. Throughout the plot twists, drama, love, betrayal, heartbreak, sadness, friendship, etc. Everyone is one and the same, connected somehow in this small world we live in.

Though some may complain about the pacing and storyline, I believed the flow of the show was beautifully executed. Again, perhaps the dragged on details aren't for everyone, but it was refreshing and intriguing to watch a show that didn't abandon one plot line, in comparison to most modern shows today.

The religious, political, and hierarchical aspects of the show expanded it to more than just a drama-romance mini series. It added depth to the world the characters lived in, and broadened the horizon for why people may act the way they do.

Hilda Furacao was an exceptionally wonderful experience. It illustrated humanity in many different colours, and brought out emotions in the characters in captivating ways.

Old but gold. Kudos to the cast, and the performance they put out with all their heart many, many years ago.

"Hilda Furacão" is a nice adaptation of Roberto Drummond's book into TV series. The performances and the settings are also good. Yet it has one fault: the story becomes (at times) boring and it loses its rhythm and the fact that the musics used are always the same help to create this impression. Nevertheless it has lots of good qualities.