| Loveling | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Gustavo Pizzi |
| Written by | Karine Teles Gustavo Pizzi |
| Starring | Karine Teles |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Loveling ( Portuguese: Benzinho) is a 2018 Brazilian drama film directed by Gustavo Pizzi. The film had its world premiere on 18 January 2018 in the World Dramatic Competition section at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. [1]
Cast
- Karine Teles as Irene
- Otávio Müller as Klaus
- Adriana Esteves as Sônia
- Konstantinos Sarris as Fernando
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 95%, based on 19 reviews, and an average rating of 7.9/10. [2] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Film | Loveling | Won | [4] |
References
- ^ Debruge, Peter (29 November 2017). "Sundance Film Festival Unveils Full 2018 Features Lineup". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Loveling (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Loveling Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "'Benzinho' vence Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro em festa marcada por defesa do audiovisual". O Globo (in Portuguese). 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
