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Jules and Dolores
Synopsis
Rio de Janeiro, 1983. In an attempt to pay off his gambling debt and pacify his flamboyant girlfriend Dolores, fun-loving Peralta and his happy-go-lucky buddy Borracha decide to steal a golden replica of the legendary Jules Rimet soccer World Cup trophy. Too bad they heist the original cup, which puts the entire country on the alert.
JULES AND DOLORES is based on a remarkable event in Brazilian history.
| Genre | Comedy, History, Sport |
| Category | Feature Film |
| Format | DCP |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Directed by | Caito Ortiz |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Original title | O Roubo da Taça |
| Produced by | Prodigo Films |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Running time | 91 min |
| Starring | Paulo Tiefenthaler Taís Araújo Danilo Grangheia Milhem Cortaz Fabio Marcoff |
Festivals
- World Premiere - SXSW 2016 (Audience Award)
- Official Selection (Competition) - Raindance FF 2016
- Official Selection (Competition) - Gramado FF 2016 (Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction)