The life of the doctor André Luiz in the spiritual city of Nosso Lar.The life of the doctor André Luiz in the spiritual city of Nosso Lar.The life of the doctor André Luiz in the spiritual city of Nosso Lar.
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- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
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This film was the best one in 2010 because put in the main screen the most famous book of Chico Xavier
- brings a new spiritual way to see life (not so new for 'espíritas'= a philosophical movement born in France, but Brazil have the main followers today, see 'Allan Kardek' for more information) - it doesn't have violence (common in 'good' films today) - actors were very good and the history was perfect showing the spiritual growth of a person (André Luiz) - the special effects were superb, carefully done - music by Philip Glass, no comments... very beautiful This film is controversial for many people because brings subjects as reincarnation, life after death so on
This movie is not only visually impressive but it is also the most beautiful story about the real meaning of life.
I recommend it! You have to watch it to have your own opinion since there are many moral values involved in this story making it hard to trust the reviews.
The movie tells us a story about "Andre Luis" who was a successful doctor living a rich life (rich material life) and just like many of us he did not care to enrich his spiritual life (moral values) letting the selfishness, pride and self-centeredness take over his personality. Only after death he finds out that knowledge, status and money without moral values doesn't help him to be happy in the eternal life.
I recommend it! You have to watch it to have your own opinion since there are many moral values involved in this story making it hard to trust the reviews.
The movie tells us a story about "Andre Luis" who was a successful doctor living a rich life (rich material life) and just like many of us he did not care to enrich his spiritual life (moral values) letting the selfishness, pride and self-centeredness take over his personality. Only after death he finds out that knowledge, status and money without moral values doesn't help him to be happy in the eternal life.
Nosso Lar (seen yesterday) is an adaptation of a book written by André Luiz himself through spiritual medium Chico Xavier, hence it's a shortened version of what the book really represents. Also, we all know that book adaptations almost always fail to deliver to the fans the expected experience and hardly ever entertain the ones who haven't previously read the book that's being adapted. Nosso Lar is also kind of boring and confusing. In the beginning of the film the narrative will constantly change between different parts of the main character's life and his physical and spiritual state after his demise. There are several long speeches that break the pace of the film, but funny takes relieve the boredom making the film more watchable.
The film has directing, role cohesion and visual effects problems, but it does well in delivering to the spectator some more advanced notions of spirituality, an issue that's recently been brought up much in Brazil through films and soap operas. It may be entertaining and inspiring to those who have interest on spirituality but if you don't believe in those thoughts you probably shouldn't watch it, since it may be a not so good introduction to this wonderful subject.
The film has directing, role cohesion and visual effects problems, but it does well in delivering to the spectator some more advanced notions of spirituality, an issue that's recently been brought up much in Brazil through films and soap operas. It may be entertaining and inspiring to those who have interest on spirituality but if you don't believe in those thoughts you probably shouldn't watch it, since it may be a not so good introduction to this wonderful subject.
This movie was fascinating! The effects are fantastic and the scenario very captivating.
Sends you to a place where you can't help but put yourself in Andre's shoes and think of what you want to do with your life. As for the message sent by the movie, it is one that warms the heart and awakens questions about life, love, selflessness and how you affect your life and the life of those around you by simply existing. As a scientist I have gone through life battling with the fear of death. After watching Nosso Lar something inside me changed. I won't say I am a believer now, but I feel at least hope ...
I recommend it for anyone who one day has wondered what happens when you part.
Sends you to a place where you can't help but put yourself in Andre's shoes and think of what you want to do with your life. As for the message sent by the movie, it is one that warms the heart and awakens questions about life, love, selflessness and how you affect your life and the life of those around you by simply existing. As a scientist I have gone through life battling with the fear of death. After watching Nosso Lar something inside me changed. I won't say I am a believer now, but I feel at least hope ...
I recommend it for anyone who one day has wondered what happens when you part.
One of the best movies I have ever seen about after this life.
Story Also closely resembles the medium of Jozef Rulof.
I hope it will be counted for sale on itunes someday.
Did you know
- TriviaAs of the time of its release, the most expensive film in Brazilian cinema history: had a total budget of R$20 million, surpassing the previous holder Lula, o Filho do Brasil (2009)'s R$12 million.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Fantástico: Episode dated 12 September 2010 (2010)
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $21,225,527
- Runtime
- 1h 43m(103 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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